Is The US Facing An Obesity Crisis? Study Predicts 80 Percent Of Americans Will Be Overweight By 2050

By 2050, 80 per cent of Americans are predicted to be overweight or obese, according to a new study published in The Lancet. Obesity rates, especially among children and young adults, are rising alarmingly. Researchers stress that addressing this epidemic requires systemic policy changes promoting healthier diets, physical activity, and sustainable food systems.