The implications of obesity have a rather large impact on our health system, as currently ≈40% of all Americans are obese, that results in 93 million people. This is brought about by our diets in America, as this results in a high fat diet and our sedentary habits only further make the problem worse. This results in a major cost issue for our medical system, as the current cost is estimated at around 147 billion dollars, and is estimated to increase another $48-$66 billion over the next two decades.
With the seen changes above, over the course of 16 years, a nearly 10% increase in obesity has occurred. There are many ideas as to why our body maintains an obese weight, however it is still dependent on your personal control of what you choose to ingest. As genetics plays a role in maintaining a set weight, but measures can be taken to adjust that weight. If done incorrectly, this results in a cycling of weight on and off around the set weight for an individual. The further implications of obesity can result in other serious health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension.
As seen on the heat map above, the south eastern portion of the US is at major risk for the obesity epidemic. There are several solutions to this, the first and easiest would be to change the dietary intake of processed foods, and try to eat foods that are lower in fats, sugars, and salts. The approach to this problem should be a personal one, if you can keep track of weight, and attempt to maintain or reduce your weight to a healthier weight by making your own food from healthy ingredients and trying to include more physical activity in your daily schedule.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/us-obesity-2030-americans-obese_n_1893578
