Japan only has an obesity level of 3%. In the United States this value is 32%. The primary food sources are much less calorie dense than the primary options in the United States and this is in addition to the smarter food portions.

The beautiful display of food is one reason that the average Japanese diet has been measured to be made up of about 25% less calories than the average Western diet. Putting so much care into the beauty of the food encourages the person eating to slow down and appreciate. The overall appreciation and culture around food in Japan encourages this appreciation as well.
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