Well, I don't think we're that far behind over here, you see more and more fat people, but then, compared to USA the people we call fat here are probably what you'd call normal.

It IS sad really, because if everyone didn't eat more than neccesary, there just might be enough food for everyone in the world.

OK, I'm aware that in some cases, it's the genetics, but I quite often see fat people walk around with a chocolade bar or a bag of chips.