[kelseyfrog]

What do you think the ultimate causes of poor diet and lack of movement are?

All other things considered, how important is it that proximate or ultimate causes of obesity are addressed?

[chpatrick]

> What do you think the ultimate causes of poor diet and lack of movement are?

Cheap and plentiful high-calorie food and you're not forced to move if you've got a desk job. That might be modern but that doesn't mean it's better.

[kelseyfrog]

Is there any way to validate the claim in a way that excludes type one error?