Jul 20, 2025 9:51 am
- A global study of 4,213 adults finds that people in wealthier countries actually burn more daily calories than those in traditional lifestyles.
- Obesity in developed nations is not driven by inactivity but by increased intake, especially of ultra-processed foods.
- Physical activity levels did not significantly decline with economic development, challenging common obesity assumptions.
- The percentage of ultra-processed food in the diet was strongly linked to higher body fat, suggesting food quality—not movement—is the key issue.
https://studyfinds.org/why-americans-keep-gaining-weight-despite-burning-more-calories-than-ever/