Obesity a product of a faulty system or individual poor choices

In North America at least, people drive everywhere..even when they don't need to. There's far too much TV, computer using, and playing of video games. Not nearly enough exercise..and youth and adults making bad food (high fat, high-salt plus processed and/or sugar loaded) food choices.

High fructose corn syrup being found in so many food products is not helping matters, but personally I don't think it's as big of a problem is it has been made out to be. It should be curtailed from so many products but for that matter ...so should sugar in everything and use of transfats.

One can add to the list the growth hormones which has revolutionized the meat industry.
And in the agriculture sector, corporate agricultural big shots are quite happy poisoning their customers in the quest to make more money.

Conclusion: Mostly poor individual choices, reinforced by a faulty system.

This makes me want to raise my own livestock and grow my own produce.
*quietly munches on Reese's Peanut Butter Cups*

You can also, in part, blame it on a lack of healthcare. A lot of folks eat as a means of medicating what is likely clinical depression. 'Cause Cheetos are cheaper than a visit to a shrink, particularly if you're poor, out of work, etc.

Obesity a product of a faulty system or individual poor choices

yes

Poor Choices.
Junk Food is made. You have the choice to stuff your face, or have a yummy parfait.

There is no obesity - or food allergies - in third world countries.

The US is high in obesity for its population. We are mal-nourished, not undernourished.

Why do you think that? Are you being ironic about no obesity or food allergies in 3rd world?

I think it will depend on the person. There are people who really love to eat junk food hence the obesity and there are also people who have really no choice due to lack of money to buy quality food. I think it is half and half.