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“It is a fair question whether the results of these things have induced among us in a large class of well-to-do people, with little muscular activity, a habit of excessive eating [particularly fats and sweets] and may be responsible for great damage to health, to say nothing of the purse.” quote by Wilbur Olin Atwater
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“It is a fair question whether the results of these things have induced among us in a large class of well-to-do people, with little muscular activity, a habit of excessive eating [particularly fats and sweets] and may be responsible for great damage to health, to say nothing of the purse.”

Wilbur Olin Atwater

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Excessive indulgence in rich foods leads to health and financial costs, especially among affluent sedentary groups.

In simple terms: Rich diets harm health and wallets.

Key Takeaway

Moderate diet and stay active.

Themes

health nutrition wealth sedentary lifestyle

Mood

concerned reflective

Type

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When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • personal health planning

Key Concepts

excessive eating economic impact public health

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can affluent societies balance comfort and health?
  • What policies curb overconsumption?
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