Something I will see less of in Japan--fat parents teaching their fat kids great consumer/health lessons at In 'N Out. I have been thinking about diet in Japan. I pulled some statistics.
According to a report from the Trust for America's Health in 2009, adult obesity has increased in America in 23 states, and not decreased in a single one. 31 states have an obesity rate above 25 percent.
In contrast, World Audit (a comparison of various statistics world-wide) ranks Japan among the lowest countries for obesity. Japan also ranks 6th place in Life Expectancy rates, according to the CIA World Factbook. Interestingly (and ironic) enough, Japan ranks 4th highest for tobacco consumption. What a great diet can do for you! Finally, just to balance my praises out, you can view Japan's low rankings in Gender Empowerment, and suicide.
I'll be looking forward to a rice and fish enema.
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