January 11/Pleasantville, N.Y./PRNewswire -- Reader's Digest unveils results of its exclusive global diet poll in the February issue, on newsstands January 15, 2010. What country diets the most? Which one thinks being overweight is no big deal? Which country pops the most diet pills? Who's to blame for the global obesity epidemic? The issue delves into the research and delivers some surprising findings.
The U.S. surpasses other countries in women who want their husbands to lose pounds; it is also the country where women struggle the most with their weight. However, diet pills and smoking to control weight are not as prevalent as in other countries, but a solid 85% of American women have tried to lose weight at least once in their lives. Ironically, nearly 70% of American women believe our culture is overly focused on weight.