Even Australians Are Now Too Fat

Latest statistics reveal that 60% of Australians are overwieght. Australia has for a long time had an image of being a healthy and fit nation, enjoying outdoor pursuits in the sunshine. However, like the USA and UK, they are getting fatter and fatter.

Also Australian children are becoming more overweight, which are signs that the problem is increasing, as overweight children generally become overweight adults.

This news comes out at the same time that Jamie Oliver, the cheeky Cockney chef famous for his school dinners campaign, is flying off to America to carry his campaign on there. The USA now boasts a staggering obesity rate, with 1 in 3 people being obese. Jamie Oliver has signed up with ABC TV to showcase his healthy eating philosophy. Jamie plans to educate America about the problems of a junk food diet. For many Americans, junk food is normal, and they just do not know the difference. A nation brought up on fast food chains considers a quarter pounder with cheese and a side salad to be a healthy choice. We wish Jamie the best of luck, but are also reminded of the Supersize Me documentary, and have to ask, will America listen to Jamie Oliver? Maybe we should send in Gordon Ramsey, as Americans respect his more forward approach. Jamie, forget about America, Australia needs you!

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