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To: kidl who wrote (80)	8/9/2020 11:31:08 AM
From: Gib Bogle	Respond to of 252

NZ doesn't do very well, but the Polynesians are in a class of their own. They import great quantities of very fatty tinned corned beef from NZ.

To: kidl who wrote (80)	8/9/2020 8:45:51 PM
From: roto	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 252

OT I am in China, except for casual visits to Thailand, S.Korea, & the U.S. this past year (shut down since mid Feb though). In looking at that obesity list, what I find remarkable, is that S.Koreans (4.7%) are "leaner" than their near neighbors to the North (6.8%). I was thinking mass starvation in Trump's self- proclaimed, best buddy, Kim Jong-un's "hermit kingdom". Looking at VietNam, Cambodia, Japan.. all "lean" at under 4.3%. Thailand, 10% the exception. China at 6.2% does not surprise... the fresh markets are busy, morning & evening" as in vegetables/ fruits #1 in the daily diet. Everything is fresh as buying food here is a daily exercise. I'd say the vegetables/ fruit, qualities/ quantities/ varieties here are way superior and way less expensive/ commercialized than what I see In the U.S. (& no sales tax). Meat is considered expensive & is usually a side dish (except for holidays & special occasions). Processed foods, nil. Chinese are healthy in appearances. But what's odd here, is that the SUVs I see are huge. Still, most vehicles are sedans... quite a few expensive Mercedes, BMWs, Audis.. the European sort of vehicle. I have a Starbucks near. The other day, the place was packed. People like to be observed, spending excessive monies on mediocre coffee, looking at their I-pads, probably seeing at what a Tesla may cost. This is China. Me, I settle for a McDonalds coffee, double cream (anywhere in the world.. McD's coffee quality consistent). I take the near subway (tickets max at 5rmb.. 7 min intervals) or taxis 9- 10rmb, first 10 min or so.. no tipping) in my city of +8mil). I don't give a shit.