Virginia Tech Apr 15 2025 Obesity is on the rise. Among U.S. adults aged 20 or older, 4 in 10 met the criteria for obesity in the most recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, up from roughly 3 in 10 two decades earlier. People with obesity have a significantly greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes . Despite recent health advances, estimates suggest diet contributes to more than 300,000 deaths annually in the United States. Decision-making surrounding food drives these