nutrition trends

Welcome to the US of A — where 70%+ of adults are overweight, 7-Eleven serves up diabetes in a cup (64 oz. Double Gulps), and overweight airline passengers need to buy two dang seats!

(Read it in Cletus’s voice from GTA 5 for the full effect.)

Obesity in America isn’t a new concept, but it certainly is a discouraging one. In fact, US obesity rates have more than doubled since 1980, even in the health-conscious Generation Z.

But just how severe is the obesity epidemic on college campuses? The 13+ statistics below are an eye-opening — and slightly sad — look at college student obesity.

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If you’ve been paying attention in recent years, you know that America’s obesity epidemic is only worsening by the day.

We’ll give it to you straight …

About 36.5% of American adults are obese. To make matters even worse, another 32.5% are practically teetering on the edge of this (typically) avoidable diagnosis.

But, as much as we hate to admit it, the world is far larger than America.

And obesity is no longer a consequence of poor nutrition or a lack of exercise spanning decades. The obesity rates among children are following a similar concerning trend.

Why? How? Where?

Well, you’re about to find out. Follow along closely as we reveal 23 shocking childhood obesity statistics across the globe.

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The 90s were a pivotal era in American culture.

Friends and the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air were big TV hits. Nirvana and Green Day were still in their early days on the airwaves. And every kid had Mortal Kombat on their Christmas list.

Oh, and the 90s also brought rising obesity rates to America.

It’s unclear whether this resulted from the growing popularity of fast food joints like McDonald’s, more screen time due to tech advances, or less physical activity and time spent outdoors.

But there’s one thing we do know:

Obesity in America has been growing at epidemic-like proportions ever since, and this public health crisis doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon.

So just how bad is it? What does it mean for the future of Americans?

It’s time to find out—keep reading to learn about 15 shocking obesity statistics for the United States that may have you rethink that next donut.

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Oh, no. Are we really about to complain that schools in the twenty-twenties are still serving buffalo chicken pizza, fries drenched in grease, and Monster energy drinks? Yes, yes, we are.

School lunches are a bit of an utter disgrace, and here are 15 truly unhealthy school lunch statistics that’ll make you wonder “…but what about the children?”

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Psh, fifteen?! Those are rookie numbers.

The “Freshman 15” is a rite of passage for first-year college students everywhere, sandwiched between alcohol-fueled nights, bottomless meals at on-campus dining halls, frat parties, and homecoming football games.

(Oh, yeah, and “education.”)

The good news is that the freshman 15 (in the most literal sense) isn’t a reality for most college students. But that doesn’t make these 13+ statistics any less alarming.

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Gen Z honestly lucked out in one sense: school lunches.

No, really, if you were a 90s kid stuck with a cheese slice wedged between slices of white bread, weirdly greasy 6-inch cookies, and ice-cold chicken nuggets, you’re really missing out. Modern school lunches are now healthier than ever, with whole grains, vegetables, and fruits on trays.

But some districts also had the genius idea of adding fast food — like burgers, fries, soda, and fried chicken — into the cafeteria line somewhere between the apples and the coleslaw.

Bummer alert! Check out these 11 down-right depressing statistics about fast food in schools.

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Some thirty-five years ago, the California-based PowerBar company launched the first-ever commercial energy bar designed with endurance athletes in mind.

The invention later spiraled into the modern-day protein bar, packing over 20g of the muscle-building nutrient in a wrapped, chocolatey, & easy-carry serving.

Just grab a bar from the pantry, toss it in your gym bag, and that’s it!

Today, the protein bar fitness trend is a multi-billion dollar industry. Check out these fascinating protein bar market size & growth statistics to put “sports nutrition” into a better perspective.

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Millennials are always in the limelight, but never for a good reason.

We’re always copping the blame for absurd things, like destroying casual dining, not buying enough diamonds, skipping out on golf, and — worst of all — leaving cereal in the 2000s!

Business Insider even dedicated an entire article to discussing the 19 industries and products we’re single-handedly ruining as a generation.

But for us Millennials (also known as Gen Y), we finally have something to brag about:

We’re fitness freaks!

Step aside Boomers, Gen Z, and Gen X. Here are 16 statistics, facts, and trends that prove once and for all that Millennials are the healthiest and fittest generation.

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Creatine is arguably one of the most popular and well-studied sports supplements in the history of mankind. In fact, the U.S. creatine market exploded to $428.3 million in 2020.

The creatine research and success stories are nothing short of fascinating. But how much do you really know about the powder gymnasts, wrestlers, weightlifters, and cyclists swear by?

Check out these 9+ powerful (yes, pun intended) creatine statistics!

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Ahh, college dining halls — where roommates become friends, the freshman fifteen becomes a reality, and the line wraps around the building from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (What’s not to love?)

Oh, right, the “luxury” of on-campus dining is also ridiculously expensive.

So pricey, in fact, that skipping the meal plan could afford you a year’s tuition at a community college, a 2009 Honda Civic, and four months’ worth of rent for a one-bedroom apartment.

These 15 college dining meal plan statistics will put the entire “American college experience” into perspective (and you’ll regret being woke after this doozy).

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