[soulbadguy]

So that's your explanation ? European are slimmer because they smoke more ??

[adventured]

Which Europeans?

Countries in Europe with approximately the same obesity problem as the US:

Poland, Croatia, Romania, Britain, Hungary, Georgia, Slovakia, Chechia, Ireland, Greece.

And of course New Zealand, Australia, Canada are all in the same boat as well.

Those are all over 30% obesity and climbing (Romania is 38%, nearly at the US levels). The US is of course the leader of the pack, however it's all the same fundamental problem.

[Scoundreller]

My running theory is that there’s more weight-discrimination in Europe, so you’re just less likely to see the overweight/obese in customer-facing positions.

[golergka]

Different European countries have different circuimstances, just like their counterparts, american states. But if we're talking about all of Europe and US, then yes, this is the main reason.

[merry_flame]

Lol, crazy theories require real proof. Netherlands: 10% obesity rate, 12% smoking rate.

[jamil7]

Where are you getting this data from? Nicotine is an appetite suppressant but so is caffeine. I find it hard to believe that smoking alone is the reason for the difference.

[soulbadguy]

Source ?