Originally Posted by Bill O'Rights

Maybe. But consider...A climate controlled environment makes it easier for us to sit on our asses and watch TV, play on the computer, and a host of other activities that don't require much effort.

I'm old enough to remember going outside to play in the summer. For one thing, we had no Nintendo, but more importantly, it was cooler than sitting in a overly warm house. More neighbors actually knew each other, because they were also outside. I don't see a lot of that today. Except for yard work, on the weekends, the newer housing developments seem virtually deserted. That's because everyone's in thier houses.

So, while air conditioning may, or may not, be a direct cause of obesity, I do feel that it plays a significant, albeit indirect role.