It's because we're on a bulk bro. Wait until we cut in about 20 years and see how shredded we are.
I'd say a big part is Beer. It used to be six packs; now it's 12.Combine that with oversized bags of chips and you're on the road to fatfuckdom.
you're on the road to fatfuckdom.
compared to 20 years ago
In fairness, Taiwan ain't much to talk about, haha In the article they call it the "Asian fat country" http://www.apiopa.org/obesity-in-taiwan-more-serious-than-in-other-asian-countries-official/
All muscle.
IDK about beer but snack food size has gotten smaller through the years, especially when the fuel costs skyrocketed. Companies, all across the board, changed the weight of their product in order to keep the prices stable. Frito Lay set the standard for this practice.And nothing has reverted to its original state despite the lower fuel costs.
Only 15? I'd have thought 300 or so
I'm talking about the "Family" size that you see in every supermarket chain. One of these is 2800 cals: