America - Fast!
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Journal of the American Medical Association:
"Numerous foundations, industries, professional societies, and governmental agencies have provided hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to support basic science research in obesity, clinical trials and observational studies, development of new drugs and devices, and hospital and community programs to help stem the tide of the obesity epidemic," "The obesity epidemic in the United States is now 3 decades old, and huge investments have been made in research, clinical care, and development of various programs to counteract obesity. However, few data suggest the epidemic is diminishing,"
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Journal of the American Medical Association:
"Numerous foundations, industries, professional societies, and governmental agencies have provided hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to support basic science research in obesity, clinical trials and observational studies, development of new drugs and devices, and hospital and community programs to help stem the tide of the obesity epidemic," "The obesity epidemic in the United States is now 3 decades old, and huge investments have been made in research, clinical care, and development of various programs to counteract obesity. However, few data suggest the epidemic is diminishing,"
Something I found recently was suggesting that the US obesity problem may be related to their habit of drinking ice-cold water rather than cooler-then-room-temperature water: Hot or not? How serving temperature affects the way food tastes[^] Because cold inhibits the "sweet" taste receptor TRPM5 it may be that the US needs it's food a lot sweeter than Europe because that balances the reduced sense of taste. I doubt it's the whole answer, but it's certainly an idea.
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Something I found recently was suggesting that the US obesity problem may be related to their habit of drinking ice-cold water rather than cooler-then-room-temperature water: Hot or not? How serving temperature affects the way food tastes[^] Because cold inhibits the "sweet" taste receptor TRPM5 it may be that the US needs it's food a lot sweeter than Europe because that balances the reduced sense of taste. I doubt it's the whole answer, but it's certainly an idea.
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OriginalGriff wrote:
Because cold inhibits the "sweet" taste receptor
Hmm. Their beer has to be served ice cold. Are receptors other than "sweet, bitter and umami" also inhibited? Is there a 'Bleh!' receptor? :-D
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Something I found recently was suggesting that the US obesity problem may be related to their habit of drinking ice-cold water rather than cooler-then-room-temperature water: Hot or not? How serving temperature affects the way food tastes[^] Because cold inhibits the "sweet" taste receptor TRPM5 it may be that the US needs it's food a lot sweeter than Europe because that balances the reduced sense of taste. I doubt it's the whole answer, but it's certainly an idea.
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Interesting. So all the British need to do is: 1. Convince the USians to switch from cold water to hot tea 2. Revive the Tea Act of 1773 3. Profit
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OriginalGriff wrote:
Because cold inhibits the "sweet" taste receptor
Hmm. Their beer has to be served ice cold. Are receptors other than "sweet, bitter and umami" also inhibited? Is there a 'Bleh!' receptor? :-D
Those don't count as "beer". Heavily diluted moose urine, possibly. ;)
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OriginalGriff wrote:
Because cold inhibits the "sweet" taste receptor
Hmm. Their beer has to be served ice cold. Are receptors other than "sweet, bitter and umami" also inhibited? Is there a 'Bleh!' receptor? :-D
NoNotThatBob wrote:
Their beer has to be served ice cold.
It tastes even worse (if possible) at room temperature. X|
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Those don't count as "beer". Heavily diluted moose urine, possibly. ;)
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OriginalGriff wrote:
Heavily diluted moose urine, possibly.
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OriginalGriff wrote:
Heavily diluted moose urine, possibly.
It would explain why US hunters always seem to be drunk...
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It would explain why US hunters always seem to be drunk...
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OriginalGriff wrote:
US hunters always seem to be drunk
Which, in turn, explains:
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I always will remember, 'twas a year ago November, I went out to hunt some deer On a mornin' bright and clear. I went and shot the maximum the game laws would allow, Two game wardens, seven hunters, and a cow. Tom Lehrer - The Hunting Song
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NoNotThatBob wrote:
Their beer has to be served ice cold.
It tastes even worse (if possible) at room temperature. X|
If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack. --Winston Churchill
Daniel Pfeffer wrote:
It tastes even worse (if possible) at room temperature.
As I discovered in my youthful innocence. :) (So long ago, and yet I still remember that first fine careless 'Gotcha!'.)
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Something I found recently was suggesting that the US obesity problem may be related to their habit of drinking ice-cold water rather than cooler-then-room-temperature water: Hot or not? How serving temperature affects the way food tastes[^] Because cold inhibits the "sweet" taste receptor TRPM5 it may be that the US needs it's food a lot sweeter than Europe because that balances the reduced sense of taste. I doubt it's the whole answer, but it's certainly an idea.
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They may be better off not tasting anything... X| When I think of American "cuisine" I think of McDonalds, KFC and Burger King. I may be a little biased :)
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They may be better off not tasting anything... X| When I think of American "cuisine" I think of McDonalds, KFC and Burger King. I may be a little biased :)
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Sander Rossel wrote:
I may be a little biased bilious.
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FTFY :)
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Something I found recently was suggesting that the US obesity problem may be related to their habit of drinking ice-cold water rather than cooler-then-room-temperature water: Hot or not? How serving temperature affects the way food tastes[^] Because cold inhibits the "sweet" taste receptor TRPM5 it may be that the US needs it's food a lot sweeter than Europe because that balances the reduced sense of taste. I doubt it's the whole answer, but it's certainly an idea.
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OriginalGriff wrote:
be related to their habit of drinking ice-cold water rather than cooler-then-room-temperature water: Hot or not? How serving temperature affects the way food tastes[^] Because cold inhibits the "sweet" taste receptor TRPM5 it may be that the US needs it's food a lot sweeter than Europe because that balances the reduced sense of taste.
Actually the cause you may be right but the reason is not what I have heard. Have you ever tried washing greasy pans and dishes with cold water? It doesn't work to well and makes things much worse. Many foods (especially typical American Cuisines) are greasy and if they travel through the pathways with ice cold water (or cold milk, soda, or anything cold for that matter) it causes the grease to harden quicker giving rise to general digestion problems.
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Something I found recently was suggesting that the US obesity problem may be related to their habit of drinking ice-cold water rather than cooler-then-room-temperature water: Hot or not? How serving temperature affects the way food tastes[^] Because cold inhibits the "sweet" taste receptor TRPM5 it may be that the US needs it's food a lot sweeter than Europe because that balances the reduced sense of taste. I doubt it's the whole answer, but it's certainly an idea.
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Nope! Pretty sure we just eat more and exercise less. No mystery or conspiracy.
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OriginalGriff wrote:
US hunters always seem to be drunk
Which, in turn, explains:
Quote:
I always will remember, 'twas a year ago November, I went out to hunt some deer On a mornin' bright and clear. I went and shot the maximum the game laws would allow, Two game wardens, seven hunters, and a cow. Tom Lehrer - The Hunting Song
It also is responsible for our proclivity for poisoning pigeons in the park.
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Journal of the American Medical Association:
"Numerous foundations, industries, professional societies, and governmental agencies have provided hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to support basic science research in obesity, clinical trials and observational studies, development of new drugs and devices, and hospital and community programs to help stem the tide of the obesity epidemic," "The obesity epidemic in the United States is now 3 decades old, and huge investments have been made in research, clinical care, and development of various programs to counteract obesity. However, few data suggest the epidemic is diminishing,"
The issue isn't with medical science per se, we didn't and don't need all these studies to tell us what wrong. It's the diet stupid! And it's the marketing of said diet. A massive campaign opposing that marketing is what is needed. Coupled with a massive campaign to change peoples eating habits.
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The issue isn't with medical science per se, we didn't and don't need all these studies to tell us what wrong. It's the diet stupid! And it's the marketing of said diet. A massive campaign opposing that marketing is what is needed. Coupled with a massive campaign to change peoples eating habits.
#SupportHeForShe Government can give you nothing but what it takes from somebody else. A government big enough to give you everything you want is big enough to take everything you've got, including your freedom.-Ezra Taft Benson You must accept 1 of 2 basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe or we are not alone. Either way, the implications are staggering!-Wernher von Braun
Er, knowing the concern over obesity in the USA, and seeking to amuse, I selected some suitable text and posted it under America - Fast. I don't see the need for massive campaigns, as folks do what they want anyway. Most tubby folk I know are well aware of the need to curb their tubbiness, and how to do so. They just don't.
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The issue isn't with medical science per se, we didn't and don't need all these studies to tell us what wrong. It's the diet stupid! And it's the marketing of said diet. A massive campaign opposing that marketing is what is needed. Coupled with a massive campaign to change peoples eating habits.
#SupportHeForShe Government can give you nothing but what it takes from somebody else. A government big enough to give you everything you want is big enough to take everything you've got, including your freedom.-Ezra Taft Benson You must accept 1 of 2 basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe or we are not alone. Either way, the implications are staggering!-Wernher von Braun
Er, knowing the concern over obesity in the USA, and seeking to amuse, I selected some suitable text and posted it under America - Fast. I don't see the need for massive campaigns, as folks do what they want anyway. Most tubby folk I know are well aware of the need to curb their tubbiness, and how to do so. They just don't.
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Er, knowing the concern over obesity in the USA, and seeking to amuse, I selected some suitable text and posted it under America - Fast. I don't see the need for massive campaigns, as folks do what they want anyway. Most tubby folk I know are well aware of the need to curb their tubbiness, and how to do so. They just don't.
True. But they didn't start out that way, they were kids being marketed to or poorly edumacatered. So, yeah, massive campaign. But maybe it's a waste.
#SupportHeForShe Government can give you nothing but what it takes from somebody else. A government big enough to give you everything you want is big enough to take everything you've got, including your freedom.-Ezra Taft Benson You must accept 1 of 2 basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe or we are not alone. Either way, the implications are staggering!-Wernher von Braun
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True. But they didn't start out that way, they were kids being marketed to or poorly edumacatered. So, yeah, massive campaign. But maybe it's a waste.
#SupportHeForShe Government can give you nothing but what it takes from somebody else. A government big enough to give you everything you want is big enough to take everything you've got, including your freedom.-Ezra Taft Benson You must accept 1 of 2 basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe or we are not alone. Either way, the implications are staggering!-Wernher von Braun
TheGreatAndPowerfulOz, they were kids being marketed to or poorly edumacatered.
#SupportHeForShe
So where were the parents, why are ineffective teachers being employed? No use having a massive campaign that is not effectively backed up by Family and School.
