A Norwegian 40 year old today weighs five kg more than a 40 year old did in 1985. Over half of Norwegian 40-45 year olds are overweight based on the World Health Organisation's definition. A global increase in obesity and overweight can be seen.
Weight has increased in all adult age groups from the mid-1970s to 2000. Children have also shown an increase in weight. Read more [20.04.2009]
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