U.S. loses title for fast-food addiction.(WORLD)

Washington Times, The, January, 2008

Byline: Al Webb, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

LONDON - In one field of possibly questionable human endeavor, Americans are having to move over and make room for the British, who a survey shows have overtaken the Yanks in their love of greasy junk food.

According to new research for the British Broadcasting Corp., Britain today leads the world - or at least the part of it that really cares about such things - in its adoration of hamburgers, French fries and pizzas with all the toppings.

Yes, and even chicken wings.

A resounding 45 percent of Britons said "yes" when asked whether they agreed with this simple statement: "I like the taste of fast food too much to give it up."

That was one point higher than when the same question...