New theories on world's obesity pandemic

http://www.breitbart.com/news/2006/07/01/060702033323.x2oko4pl.html

Industrial chemicals called endocrine disruptors that disturb metabolism, encouraging the formation of fat.


http://www.nrdc.org/health/effects/qendoc.asp

Endocrine Disruptors

9. What can I do to reduce my risk of exposure?

* Educate yourself about endocrine disruptors, and educate your family and friends.
* Buy organic food whenever possible.
* Avoid using pesticides in your home or yard, or on your pet -- use baits or traps instead, keepin your home especially clean to prevent ant or roach infestations.
* Find out if pesticides are used in your child's school or day care center and campaign for non-toxic alternatives.
* Avoid fatty foods such as cheese and meat whenever possible.
* If you eat fish from lakes, rivers, or bays, check with your state to see if they are contaminated.
* Avoid heating food in plastic containers, or storing fatty foods in plastic containers or plastic wrap.
* Do not give young children soft plastic teethers or toys, since these leach potential endocrine disrupting chemicals.
* Support efforts to get strong government regulation of and increased research on endocrine disrupting chemicals.