From Chris Heneghan:
Re: Keeping slim is good for the planet, say scientists (April 20): Have they taken account of the many billions of tons of CO2 stored as body fat, and the catastrophic effect this might have if released into the atmosphere?
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Re: Keeping slim is good for the planet, say scientists (April 20): Have they taken account of the many billions of tons of CO2 stored as body fat, and the catastrophic effect this might have if released into the atmosphere?
Re: Keeping slim is good for the planet, say scientists (April 20): “In nearly every country in the world, average body mass index—a measure of obesity—is rising. Between 1994 and 2004 the average male body mass index in England increased from 26 to 27. 3, the researchers said. The average female body mass index rose from 25. 8 to 26. 9, about 3 kg, or almost 7 pounds, heavier. Humankind is getting steadily fatter.”
Well, but would not the such rise in body mass over a ten year period (1. 3 for men and 1. 1 rise in the body mass index) be accounted for by the fact that we are all getting older and that getting fatter goes with getting older?... or is there no reason for people to get heavier over the years?... Do the Vietnamese remain skinny as they get older... ?