Obesity rates in the U.S. have skyrocketed in the past 25 years. To put things in perspective, the average American is nearly 25 pounds heavier today than they were in 1960. Ironically, more people than ever are exercising, yet waistlines continue to grow. The culprit... processed foods. Over-consumption of foods high in added sugar, refined grains and a variety of additional additives are wreaking havoc on the lives of millions of Americans. New data points out that by 2025, a staggering 43% of adult women, and 45% of adult men in the United States will be obese.
There is a proven correlation between adoption of the "Western lifestyle," obesity rates and declining health. The following report, posted on CNN Health, paints a grim picture of the direction the world is heading in regards to the prevalence of obesity and obesity related health maladies.
http://www.cnn.com/2016/04/01/health/global-obesity-study/
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