Obesity and overweight in the United States have been on the rise for many years. Remember, this is measured using BMI, which is a population measure. Be cautious when interpreting this number in your personal life. It is not always an accurate indicator of your body composition or your health.
What are some reasons that people in the US have become more obese? What has changed in the past 20+ years? What are some individual and societal factors contributing to these trends?
