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AUSTRIA "I'm trying" Struggling to control cravings Gratification is negotiated ("Soda now, means running later. ") ITÁLY- EXCELLENT- AUSTRALIA POOR 30% FRANCE VERY GOOD FAIR KOREA GOOD- 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 SOURCE: "Obesity and the Economics of Prevention: Fit not Fat - United States Key Facts. " OECD, 2011. DEFINING OBESITY CONSUMER COMMENTS: FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO OBESITY IN AMERICA "The shame factor for weight has diminished these days. " "Who's able to look like all those models anyway? They are the minority! " Obesity doesn't carry the same culturál stigma it once used to Junk food, comfort foods and frequent snacking present the largest challenges to overweight consumers As American waistlines expand, there is a diminished sense of urgency to lose weight because their social networks, on average, are heavier. Survey said... Ethnographies said... People eating too much fast food 84% "We eat far too much junk food. " Distribution of Adult Consumers Lack of exercise and 84% "Americans just don't get enough exercise According to Self-Assessed Weight physical activities Most Americans see themselves as being overweight People eating too large of portions 83% "We just don't know when to stop. "
The Supersized Costs of Obesity It's not just a cost to society at large; obesity can cut into your paycheck too, especially if you're a woman. The estimated earning gap for obese women relative to those of a "healthy weight" is 6-11. 9%. So, given that the median household income in 2014 was a bit over $54K, that could be a difference of over $11, 000 a year. With that much money, you could purchase: 14 top-of-the-line iPads a luxury hot tub a Rolex watch Or four classic arcade games There are also higher medical costs to the order of $1, 429 more per year for obese than healthy people. That's enough money to get two brand-new iPhones every year! But obesity isn't just hard on your wallet, it's hardest on your body. Appearances aside, it can be uncomfortable to carry extra weight around with all that chafing, sweating, and overall discomfort. This could lead to a lower quality of life in general and may even hamper your motivation to get up and move, the key to a healthier way of life.