The American Paradox

So before I mention the American Paradox I will mention the French Paradox.
French Paradox: How can a nation, that eats all the foods that are supposed to make you fat, be so thin?
American Paradox: How can a nation so obsessed with dieting be so overweight?

American is literaly obsessed with dieting. It flows down into our children. One  study in 2009 shows that 80% of ten year olds are "dieting." 10 YEARS OLD! Have they even lost their baby fat? Reading the stats of young girls dieting is almost depressing.

A different study showed that most Americans would give up promotions at work, give up cell phones, or tv to lose 10-20 pounds.

I wish I knew the exact answer.  Is it serving sizes? Fast food? Fad diets with a quick rebound to the fridge?

What do you guys think? How is a nation so obsessed with dieting still rank as the most obese nation in the world?