The world is getting bigger – and so are its people.  Things are a changing and not for the better.  Bad news here----Over 30 years ago In 1981, fewer than one in nine people were considered obese. Now, according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), 19 of the 34 OECD member countries have a majority of their population that is either overweight or obese.

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And when it comes to fat citizens, the U.S. is number one. According to data from the OECD, these are the 9 most obese countries in the world and at the top of the list...something not to be so proud of---the U.S.A.!!!

United States

Mexico

New Zealand

Chile

Australia

Canada

United Kingdom

Ireland

Luxembourg (The Motley Fool)

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