Study: US Becoming ‘Majority Obese’

The number of obese adults is set to increase dramatically in the United States over the next two decades, triggering an avalanche of related and costly health conditions, according to a new study . The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and Trust for America’s Health partnered on the report out Tuesday. It projects a massive rise in cases of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and other weight-related disorders as Americans gain substantial weight. Report authors argue the crisis merits federal intervention to promote healthier school lunches and more physical education for children — controversial recommendations amid current political debates over the right role of government/ Elise Viebeck , The Hill Healthwatch. More here.

Question: Do you weigh more today than you did four years ago?