"While weight is going up, height is going down."

CDC study shows obesity increasing in the U.S.

"According to the study, the average adult is overweight and just a few pounds away from being obese. The average weight for an American man is about 195 pounds, while the average weight for a woman is about 170 pounds.

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While weight is going up, height is going down. According to the report, the overall average height for women and men has decreased slightly."