42% of Americans will be obese by 2030

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http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2012/05/08/where-is-the-u-s-headed-if-42-of-us-are-obese-by-2030/?iref=obnetwork

A dramatic warning about just how fat Americans are getting: By 2030, 42% of people in the United States will be obese. Yes, 42%.

According to a new study, 11% of them will be severely obese, meaning that they are 100 or more pounds over a healthy weight.

Already in 2010, 36% of adults are obese, or roughly 30 pounds over a healthy weight, and 6% are severely obese.

If the obesity rate increases as predicted, it could mean we'd have more than 100 million obese people in the U.S. in just 18 years.

The numbers are staggering, and they come with a huge price tag.

This report in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine suggests the increase in obesity would cost an additional $550 billion from now until 2030 in medical expenditures.

It's estimated an obese person costs at least $1,400 more in medical expenses per year than someone who has a healthy weight.

Carrying around all that fat increases your risk for many other diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, several types of cancer and sleep apnea, not to mention a shorter life expectancy.

Obesity is one of the biggest reasons why health care spending has been skyrocketing in the last 20 years.

The report’s authors say we have an environment in the U.S. that promotes obesity, with fast-food chains, cheap junk food and technologies, like the Internet, that keep people sitting at home and at their offices all day long.

Meanwhile, this study doesn't even address children. Currently, one out of every three children in the United States is obese or overweight.

Here’s my question to you: Where is the U.S. headed if 42% of us are obese by 2030?

[smoothie illusion]

Im surprised it will take that long. We sure are disgusting over here

[better2112]

Supersize? Yeah man, that's not even an option! Double mayo as well dude!  Oh, but do you have Diet Coke?...


 

[Dr. Jack Daniels]

from seeing it first hand, 40% of that 42% live in Texas

[Euterpe]

Yes, we know. Americans are fat. It is not really news anymore.

[better2112]

Yes, we know. Americans are fat. It is not really news anymore.

are you fat?

[Euterpe]

are you fat?

We're not talking about me. 

[smoothie illusion]

Yes, we know. Americans are fat. It is not really news anymore.

This is how I Feel 

[rds.06]

Tbh 42% seems like a low number. I would have guessed it was more than that already.

[jplpool]

Supersize? Yeah man, that's not even an option! Double mayo as well dude!  Oh, but do you have Diet Coke?...


 

As you know, I'm far from fat. I went into Burger King once and ordered a XXL meal with diet coke. Anyway, a conversation ensued with a woman stood beside. The stupid cunt could not grasp the fact that I was not arsed about my fat intake, but didn't want to drink a cup full of sugar.

[ALLLOCKEDUPINSIDE]

As you know, I'm far from fat. I went into Burger King once and ordered a XXL meal with diet coke. Anyway, a conversation ensued with a woman stood beside. The stupid cunt could not grasp the fact that I was not arsed about my fat intake, but didn't want to drink a cup full of sugar.

I like your life stories.

[better2112]

As you know, I'm far from fat. I went into Burger King once and ordered a XXL meal with diet coke. Anyway, a conversation ensued with a woman stood beside. The stupid cunt could not grasp the fact that I was not arsed about my fat intake, but didn't want to drink a cup full of sugar.

cheers to that sir    But I laugh when it's a 300 lb monster doing it!

[Shadow Play]

So they're going to force americans to diet and exercise. 

[Justin5150]

I'm over in the states at the minute, and I can safely say I have NEVER seen so many fat fucks waddling around or driving along on those seated scooters, fucking vile.

Seriously, where else would you get a fried-chicken van parked outside a hospital? (Im not even joking)

[Euterpe]

Hey! Take it easy. Not all of us are like that.