1. French Paradox
Yet just 7 percent of the French population is obese and relatively heart disease free, compared to the 22 percent of Americans who are obese and the highest levels of heart disease are present in the world (University of Pennsylvania). ... Over the years a higher calorie count would cause substantial weight gain in Americans but is not the cause for the high incidence of heart disease. ... The French Paradox is the drinking of red wine that is attributed to the low incidence of heart disease in France (The French Paradox ). ... Both scientists found that with similar fat intake, France'...
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