First of all... They don't actually take a substantial poll for that. Any statistic that you look at you should always look at how the statistic is done. Most statistic makers hope to have a desired result so they screen randomly, however, they'll pick from a certain grouping of people to screen. Group A - suburbia with lots of fast food and middle class who are busy and generally eat out more, vs. Group B - mostly upper class, sometimes eat out, usually have better out to eat meals such as higher quality restaurants.

It's all about how the poll is taken.


Secondly, a pound overweight is considered overweight. Let's be honest, someone who is ten lbs overweight doesn't look like they are.

These statistics usually fail to measure in muscle mass.

Let's also note that when you go outside or you're at school, fat people do not make up the majority. Some people considered overweight really do look fine and not that bad.

i hate statistics like these because of their sketchy nature. Furthermore, this is more of an EoEO discussion and I hope that this thread is spammed because it's irritating to me.


Note, I'm 5'11, and 160 lbs. I look damn fine.