New Hitch hiker's guide to the galaxy

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Re: New Hitch hiker's guide to the galaxy

Post by Speaker to Animals » Thu Mar 08, 2018 4:50 pm

Britons are failing to eat enough fruit and vegetables, despite a wealth of nutritional advice, a study has found.

A review of eating habits across the EU put the UK near the bottom of the pile, ranking a lowly joint 14th out of 19 countries.

On average, Brits eat just 258g (9.1oz) of fruit and veg a day, compared with a European average of 386g (13.6oz), according to an analysis by the European Food Information Council (EUFIC).

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That's at least as bad as the typical American diet if not worse.

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Re: New Hitch hiker's guide to the galaxy

Post by Montegriffo » Thu Mar 08, 2018 4:52 pm

Speaker to Animals wrote:Monty, do people typically eat 10-12 servings of fruit and vegetables in England?
Do potatoes count?
Ketchup is fruit, right?

Still behind you in obesity rates as far as I know.
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Re: New Hitch hiker's guide to the galaxy

Post by DBTrek » Thu Mar 08, 2018 4:53 pm

Montegriffo wrote: Do potatoes count?
Ketchup is fruit, right?

Still behind you in obesity rates as far as I know.
Which is healthier, I forgot - obese or dead?
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Re: New Hitch hiker's guide to the galaxy

Post by Speaker to Animals » Thu Mar 08, 2018 4:55 pm

Montegriffo wrote:
Speaker to Animals wrote:Monty, do people typically eat 10-12 servings of fruit and vegetables in England?
Do potatoes count?
Ketchup is fruit, right?

Still behind you in obesity rates as far as I know.

Nope.

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Re: New Hitch hiker's guide to the galaxy

Post by Speaker to Animals » Thu Mar 08, 2018 4:57 pm

Not that I am trying to portray America the mecca of healthy dieting either.

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Re: New Hitch hiker's guide to the galaxy

Post by DBTrek » Thu Mar 08, 2018 5:01 pm

Ugh ... they got us on average lifespan.
How?

What immigrant group is boosting your longevity stats?
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Re: New Hitch hiker's guide to the galaxy

Post by Speaker to Animals » Thu Mar 08, 2018 5:03 pm

They have a decent social welfare system, though.

It has more to do with the fact that actually quite a lot of Americans die because they can't afford to live.

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Post by Montegriffo » Thu Mar 08, 2018 5:04 pm

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Post by Montegriffo » Thu Mar 08, 2018 5:05 pm

DBTrek wrote:Ugh ... they got us on average lifespan.
How?

What immigrant group is boosting your longevity stats?
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Better healthcare. You need an NHS.
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Re: New Hitch hiker's guide to the galaxy

Post by Speaker to Animals » Thu Mar 08, 2018 5:06 pm

That's a chart by BMI, though. It includes men who are strong but have low body fat percentage as "obese". It's not our fault that we are stronger and better.