Obese people drain planet's resources - study

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Obese people drain planet's resources

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A new study has found that expanding waistlines are draining the planets resources (Reuters)

A new study has found that expanding waistlines are draining the planets resources (Reuters)

A new study has found that expanding waistlines are more of a drain on the planets resources than population growth.

Researchers say the rise in obesity across the globe could have the same impact on demand for food, as an extra one billion people would.

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25/06/2012 9:36:25 p.m.

GoFigure wrote:

Ask any farmer, Animal health rely's on feeding their animals essential minerals and protein, Guess what is missing from all the fast food people eat!.. Talk about engineered destruction of humanity.