A growing epidemic in the United States is the rising rate of obesity, specifically among children and adolescents. Recent studies demonstrate that the obesity rate among youth aged 2 to 19 is currently 18.5%, meaning that childhood obesity has tripled since the 1980s. Similarly, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, approximately 39% of adults aged 20 and over are categorized as obese with roughly 32% being overweight.

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