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"Fast Food Nation" Makes Immigrants Fat

On this Web site, I've written often about the toxic effects of our culture to America's overall health. In a culture in which convenience -- think 500 channels and nothing on, drive-through fast food and quick-fix toxic drugs -- is valued above all else, it should come as no surprise to anyone that people who emigrate to this country, good habits and all, wouldn't be affected adversely at some point. A new study of immigrants has found the long-term exposure to American culture may...