Carbohydrate, Sugar, and Obesity in America
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We like explanations that are simple, easy to understand, and explain
everything. One example of this is the idea that eating carbohydrate,
or sugar, is the primary cause of obesity. This lets us point our
finger at something concrete and change our behavior accordingly. And
it's true enough that it has practical value. But the world around us
often turns out to be more complex than we'd like it to be.
The CDC recently released its latest data on the prevalence of obesity in the US, spanning the years 2013-2014 (1). These data come from its periodic National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES). Contrary to what many of us had hoped for after a slight decline in obesity in the last survey, the prevalence has once again increased. Today, roughly 38 percent of US adults have obesity. As a nation, we're continuing to gain fat, which is extremely concerning.
The CDC recently released its latest data on the prevalence of obesity in the US, spanning the years 2013-2014 (1). These data come from its periodic National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES). Contrary to what many of us had hoped for after a slight decline in obesity in the last survey, the prevalence has once again increased. Today, roughly 38 percent of US adults have obesity. As a nation, we're continuing to gain fat, which is extremely concerning.