Every U.S. adult could be overweight in 40 years if current trends continue, according to a government-funded study published in Obesity. Currently, two-thirds of the population is overweight.
Researcher’s examined government and survey data from the 1970s to 2004 to predict that, by 2030, 86% of adult Americans will be overweight, and 51% will be obese. In 2048, all American adults will be mildly overweight, according to the study.
Will All Americans Become Overweight or Obese? Estimating the Progression and Cost of the US Obesity Epidemic
Study predicts all U.S. adults overweight in 40 years
All U.S. adults could be overweight in 40 years
