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The U.S. is linked to the concept of overweight through studies identifying high prevalence rates of the condition among its population [1] and [2], as well as research connecting local dietary habits like sugar-sweetened beverage consumption to the condition [3].
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Origins and evolution of the Western diet: health implications for the ... academia.edu 2 facts
measurementOver 65% of adults in the United States are classified as overweight or obese.
referenceHedley AA, Ogden CL, Johnson CL, Carroll MD, Curtin LR, and Flegal KN published 'Prevalence of overweight and obesity among US children, adolescents, and adults, 1999-2002' in JAMA in 2004 (Volume 291, pages 2847-50).
Implications of the Western Diet for Agricultural Production, Health ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimIn the United States, multiple studies indicate that the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with health issues including overweight, obesity, and diabetes.