The researchers estimated more than 107 million children and 603 million adults are obese. The research found obesity has tripled in children and young adults in countries like China, Brazil and Indonesia. –Worldwide, about five per cent of children and 12 per cent of adults were obese in 2015. In the U.S. about 17 per cent of children and 38 per cent of adults are obese, according to earlier CDC estimates. –Among the 20 largest countries, the United States had the highest level of obesity among children and young adults.

Source: National Post June 12, 2017 20:37 UTC