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ghost · Joined: 30 Jan 2003 Posts: 1693 Location: Saudi Arabia

Turkey has 12% of the population in the obese range, which is just below the European average, but far better compared with the U.S. (the most obese nation), Mexico (suprisingly the second most obese nation in the world) and Britain (the world's third most obese country).

I was told Mexico has a huge problem with obesity because it (Mexico) has the highest per capita consumption of coca cola and soft drinks, and also because the poplulation in Mexico has switched to a convenience food diet, replacing the old 'rice and beans' fare which was typical and much more healthy.

Interesting to see Italy has a very low obesity rate (about 8%) but Greece has a significant problem with 22% of the population with obesity.

I now happen to live in a country (Korea) which along with Japan has the lowest obesity problem in the world at just 3% and I can see why from the meals we are served in Korea - Kimchi (a kind of fermented cabbage), vegetables and steamed rice, with very small quantitities of meats, and virtually no sugars - no cheese and dairy products.

It has been relatively easy for me to maintain my 1.87/73kilos frame in Korea.

Check out these stats.

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/

Koreans 10-Times Slimmer Than Americans

By Kang Shin-who
Staff Reporter

A Web site graphic from popular blogger Wellington Grey, based on 2005 figures from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, shows that the number of obese Koreans is ten times lower than overweight Americans.

The graphic has proved incredibly popular with netizens as it gives a clear comparison of the obesity index among countries _ it shows the percentage of total populations (aged 15 and above) with body-mass indices (BMI) greater than 30.

Three percent of the Korean population are fat, the same as Japan. The United States topped the list with 31 percent followed by Mexico and the United Kingdom.

Western European countries generally showed a relatively low obesity rate alongside Asian countries. Nine percent of the population in France, Austria and Italy are overweight. In contrast, countries in the Americas and Eastern Europe have fairly higher obesity indices _ the Slovak Republic is 22 percent, while those of Hungary and the Czech Republic are 19 percent and 15 percent, respectively. Turkey is at 12%

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mthood · Joined: 03 Aug 2006 Posts: 73

dmb · Joined: 12 Feb 2003 Posts: 8397

So, there is no Iskender in Korea- their loss.

Thrifty, forget the chip van- I reckon there is more money in an ocakbasi in Korea.

justme · Joined: 18 May 2004 Posts: 1944 Location: Istanbul

mthood · Joined: 03 Aug 2006 Posts: 73

yaramaz · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 8:14 pm Post subject:

harry the hobbit · Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 5:52 am Post subject:

The hobbit is becoming distinctly rotund because he enjoys the food here too much ,much better than the stuff one used to get in the shire .
The hobbit feels ghost is talking through the orifice that he sits on too much .

justme · Joined: 18 May 2004 Posts: 1944 Location: Istanbul

yaramaz · Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 8:19 am Post subject:

*droool*

Moose...mmmmmmm....elk-tastic!

justme · Joined: 18 May 2004 Posts: 1944 Location: Istanbul

It's not the Worst Thread Ever, but it's in the running...

yaramaz · Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 8:30 am Post subject:

I'm just here because I'm bored and cabin-fevered and have nothing else to do because I'm stuck at home still with a broken body (and tooth marks on my left hand)

Now how 'bout them moose? Very Happy

justme · Joined: 18 May 2004 Posts: 1944 Location: Istanbul

Baba Alex · Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 2411

yaramaz · Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 8:52 am Post subject:

Yeah, he texted me last night to apologise. I've never received a message apologising for biting me before. That was pretty cool. He has really fierce canines. Must have a good dentist Very Happy

dmb · Joined: 12 Feb 2003 Posts: 8397

Sounds like love at first bite Very Happy