Obesity rates in the U.S. climbed to about 40% of adults and 20% of youth in 2023. More than 20 years of data show a 37% increase in obesity, 23% in abdominal obesity, and over two-fold increase in severe obesity among both adults and youth.

Obesity rates in the U.S. climbed to about 40% of adults and 20% of youth in 2023. More than 20 years of data show a 37% increase in obesity, 23% in abdominal obesity, and over two-fold increase in severe obesity among both adults and youth.