cjomamma, you're right, i'm sure americans are among the top 2 worldwide in the overweight folks category! this group is great, lots of laughs on this subject! i like the one about mushed peas in uk not rolling off the fork. the 1st time i went to london with my husband, i ordered fried fish. i didnt catch the look he gave me, he knew it was going to be served with the head and eyes!! i went hungry that afternoon!