The US isn't the fattest country in the world anymore!

[Imran Siddiqui]

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/article4171160.ece

But in one field Australians are, unexpectedly, leading the way as the heavyweight champions of the world — with arguably a greater proportion of obese citizens than even the notoriously supersized Americans.

A study released yesterday shows that Australia’s obesity epidemic has been considerably underestimated, with almost 60 per cent of the adult population overweight.

Described as the most thorough study of the problem in Australia for a decade, it also shows that 26 per cent of adults, or four million people, are obese. Researchers say that the once mid-ranking nation, in terms of obesity, now weighs in at the top.

We're #2 (I believe)!

[SlowwHand]

We try harder! We can overcome this setback!

[Seedle]

*Consumes 20 donuts*
No more jumping jacks people =

[DrSpike]

I saw that article as well. It seems that the US just can't win any more, even at their own games.

[Imran Siddiqui]

Originally posted by SlowwHand
We try harder! We can overcome this setback!

It's my fault. I lost 30 lbs this past year .

[Space05us]

[SlowwHand]

Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui


It's my fault. I lost 30 lbs this past year .

That's great. Well, for you personally it's great, I guess; but look what you've done to our world standing.
Nothing lasts forever, I suppose. It was a good run while it lasted.

[Whoha]

Didn't we already lose fattest person to Mexico? whats this country coming to?

[SlowwHand]

That's one that won't be swimming over here.

[Alinestra Covelia]

Originally posted by SlowwHand
We try harder! We can overcome this setback!

[DaShi]

I thought Germany and Greece had already surpassed the US in this.

[Zkribbler]

For years I've been hearing about Australia's beautiful beaches. Now, I guess there good for nothing but whale watching.

[Nikolai]

Bah. Americans. Aussies. They're all the same.

[jkp1187]

Question:

Is this change in position because we've porked out less, or because the Aussies porked-out more than us?

[Dauphin]

Described as the most thorough study of the problem in Australia for a decade, it also shows that 26 per cent of adults, or four million people, are obese.

Only 26% obese? The US is at about 33%.

This article is lies I tell ye.