The prevalence of obesity has increased rapidly since the mid-1970s, following a period of relative stability. This … study examines past patterns and projects future prevalence rates of obesity and severe obesity among US adults through 2020 …. Trends in body mass index (BMI), overweight (BMI 25), obesity (BMI 30), class 2 obesity (BMI 35), class 3 obesity (BMI 40 …

There are several ways to measure fatness and obesity, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. The primary measure … for tracking the prevalence of obesity has historically been body mass index (BMI). This paper compares long-run trends in … the prevalence of obesity when obesity is defined using skinfold thickness instead of body mass index (BMI), using data …

cause of increasing rate of obesity in the United States over the past several decades. Because the real minimum wage in the … contributed to the increasing rate of overweight and obesity in the United States. Studies to clarify the mechanism by which … minimum wages may affect obesity might help determine appropriate policy responses …