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[Gamecock]

I've noticed there have been several threads about weight loss here, and being a little chunky myself I've gotten use to the candid comments from complete strangers here in Korea. I've noticed, however, that many of my elementary students are starting to come in plus sizes. With the influx of American fast food and the PC Bang culture, I'm willing to bet the farm that in a decade Korea has a major "fat" problem. Although, smoking helps with wieght loss, so perhaps that will balance the equation???

[Eazy_E]

My classes have some tubby kids, for sure. But I don't think the problem here will get as bad as the North American epidemic because most kids seem to like the traditional foods, which are very healthy. Most families still have mum at home to make a nutritious supper for everyone. Two-income families in Canada or the US end up eating junk food out of convenience.

[Alias]

Korea has become another fast food nation. I guess some of the elders here have been alarmed at the amount of fat Korean kids.

Yep, fast food, PC bongs, and endless studying will do that.

[ohahakehte]

there was a short article on the front page of the korea herald this week that noted that koreans are eating less rice than they used to. they eat less than japan and according to the article koreans are eating more bread and instant noodles than before. i doubt koreans will ever get as bad as north americans with their fatty diets. many students of mine claim to not like eating too much pizza because its greasy. on the other hand many of them love KFC.

[desultude]

I took note of this too. I'm teaching camp, so I have children for three weeks. In my classes 1/3 to 1/2 are seriously plump. Unfortunately, there is a high corelation of between those whose parents both work, and don't have a grandmother at home, and being plump. Some tell me of diets of burgers and pizza. Sound familiar?

[ohahakehte]

[kiwiboy_nz_99]

[jaebea]

The social stigma against being overweight should be a factor worth considering.

Rice is pretty good in keeping weight low, as it's GI index is comparatively low.

The tendencies to eat high fatty foods and periods of inactivity lead to an inevitably fatter youth.. :D

jae.

[tokki]

"What did you do this weekend, Billy?"

"Computah game"

"And you, Mike?"

"Star craft teachuh"

"Who went for a walk or played soccer"

sound of wind blowing through the window (imagine this is the summer)


Are Korean kids getting fatter and fatter? Ofcourse. They play computer games all day long. They eat a ton of junk food. Ofcourse they are getting fatter and they will continue getting fatter.

[ohahakehte]