New Study shows that almost 50% of American Adults are Obese.

The Centers for Disease Control released a new study this week that shows ver 40% of American Adults are obese while 20% of kids are obese. One in five adolescents, ages 12–19; one in five kids, ages 6–11, and and one in ten preschoolers, ages 2–5 are considered obese, not just overweight.

In addition to unhealthy foods and a sedentary lifestyle, there could be another possible reason for the increasing obesity rates: sleep deprivation. An estimated 50 million and 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders or sleep deprivation, according to the Institute of Medicine reports NBC.

Obesity often results from taking in more calories than are burned by exercise and normal daily activities.

Obesity occurs when a person's body mass index is 30 or greater. The main symptom is excessive body fat, which increases the risk of serious health problems.The mainstay of treatment is lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise.