Icono Clast wrote:
>
> Arri London wrote:
> > The Reids wrote:
> >> Icono Clast said:
> >>> Improper eating leads to obese people. I frequent buffets and
> >>> eat enormous quantities.
> >>
> >> for most people eating enormous quantities will lead to obesity,
> >> its simple, calories in v calories out. What is "improper
> >> eating"?
> >
> > To put it mathematically:
> >
> > calories in >> calories out = improper eating
>
> Improper eating isn't what I really mean by "improper eating" as it
> might cause obesity but it can also be eating that fails to provide
> proper nutrition. One can eat foods that don't cause weight-gain
> while also failing to provide proper nutrition.

All foods cause weight gain if too much is eaten. But the point about
nutrition is correct too.

>
> I'll strive for greater clarity in future.

LOL yes indeed.
>
> The formula should really read:
> calories in >> calories out = excess weight (fat or obesity, etc.)


Proper eating is both things: correct calorie intake and correct
nutrition.