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Additionally, U.S. adults interestingly gained more weight in their younger years. Between the ages of twenty and thirty, Americans gain an average of seventeen pounds.
Then, from their thirties to forties, Americans gain about fourteen pounds. There is a slow down from forty to fifty years old, when adults gain an average of ten pounds.
Then, from fifty to sixty, most people gain about four pounds.
So, with each passing decade, Americans are continually putting on weight– averaging about forty-five pounds more than their starting baseline.
This amount will push most people into the obese BMI category and can lead to coinciding health effects such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and more.
But, Tucker also believes that these findings can help aid preventative efforts to combat the gains.
“By knowing who is more likely to become obese, we can help healthcare providers and public health officials focus more on at-risk individuals,” Tucker explained.
And the best way to personally combat obesity as you age is by remaining active and eating a balanced diet.
If you find yourself struggling with maintaining your weight, you can also reach out to your healthcare provider for a more individualized health plan.
To read the study’s complete findings, visit the link here.
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