I know i have a few grammatical errors in my message; I am fluent in English. I was just hyped up about this topic because it is very close to me.   See 10 other replies

Seriously, who decides to be fat. I'm an American-Korean (I went to elementary school in America, then went to Korea for middle school, then came back to America for the rest of my education; my ethnicity is Korean) and I am well-versed in these two cultures. My parents are thoroughbred Koreans, very traditional, and through them and my time in Korea, I have learned that Korean food is all about nutrition. But sadly, while growing up in America, I was exposed to many fast foods and processed foods, especially in the schools (those slushies, and refried bean burritos) which followed me to Korea. I was bullied in Korea for being heavier. I have suffered from depression since 6th grade for six years and am still battling it. The schools have to change their ways. Korean researchers have actually scientifically linked processed foods to depression, autism, and other mental illnesses. The types of food people eat are all boiled down to habit. It's a habit to not exercise. It's a habit to not eat fresh vegetables. It's just a habit. But habits are like addictions; they're hard to break. I mean, if not, why aren't they're more people with weight loss success stories (people who don't yo-yo diet)? It's because these eating habits were instilled in us every day in school through the unhealthy foods provided by the school district, or whoever is in charge. The school can change the future of this nation. In Korean schools, the food is full of nutrition. And academically, Korean schools definitely more aggressive than American schools. Why? Because the nutrition provided by school foods provide brain power. If America wants to bring herself out of the economic turmoil that she's in, she should really take care of her future generations by starting in the schools and the fuel that she's giving them. Start with the schools.   See 10 other replies

Surely you are not saying mccdonalds happy meals could be healthier than a home cooked lunch.Calories are important but you have to consider the quality of the calorie. Is it an empty calorie that really does not give you anything?The salt used in fast food is terrible!I am not completely convinced only buying organic is what is going to save us. I do however, believe getting out as many of the overly processed foods will. A home cooked meal that has limited if any processed convience items has to be better. It is just common sense.   See 3 other replies

Depending on your age, this may be why you aren't having negative effects, also, how much exercise you get? But, keeping this diet up will have negative effects in the future. It's hard to gauge if you get all the vitamins and minerals you need because, you may not be getting all your essential amino acids, calcium, vitamins found in fruit and vegetables.   See 10 other replies