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Are there more starving people than obese people in the world?
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∙ 14y ago
yes there are more people starving in the world than obese people 2/3 of the world population is classed as poor
however poor does not equal starving. In 2006 the number of obese surpassed the number of starving
http://www.naturalnews.com/020012_overweight_overweight_people_health.html
"...all of the world's nations -- regardless of economic status -- have failed to address the obesity epidemic, and notes it affects 1 billion of the world's population and is spreading quickly. Conversely, the rate of hunger is slowing and the undernourished number about 800 million. "
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Which country has the heaviest people?
In the latest study, the USA has more obese people than any other country in the world.
How many people are obese world wide?
As of 2016, an estimated 650 million adults worldwide are considered obese, according to the World Health Organization. The prevalence of obesity has been steadily increasing in both developed and developing countries due to changes in diet and physical activity patterns.
Why do obese people flatulate so much?
Obese people have been shown to be more flatulent than people of a normal weight. The reasons for this are that obese people are usually less active and that there is typically more food in the body being digested.
Are younger people more obese?
Not Always
Who more obese UK or us?
The United States has the largest percentage of obese people of the two.
Are people more likely to be obese?
No, they're more likely to be skinny.
How many people are obese in Canada?
i think it is around 40 % of canadians who are obese but im not certain
Are there more skinny or fat people in the US?
You would like to think skinny, but there a lot of obese (really unhealthly fat) people in the USA. In the world that is a completely different answer...
Do obese people have more pain receptors in the skin?
No. But their knees and back hurt more.
Are folding treadmills suitable for obese people?
Yes, they are suitable for obese people. The treadmills can carry upto 500 pounds, if you way more than that then they might not be suitable for you.
What is the comparative and superlative form of obese?
more obese, most obese
What is the difference between overweight and obesity?
They are weight classifications based on the BMI: (for an adult) >50 = "super obese" obese class 3 40-50 = "morbidly obese" obese class 2 35-40 = "severely obese" obese class 1 30-35 = "obese" 25-30 = "overweight" 18.5-25 = "normal weight" <18.5 = "underweight"
