A new study from the National Institute of Health says that 30,000 deaths happen every year due to obesity-related issues. A study that was conducted with The New England Journal of Medicine concluded that 49% of US adults will be considered obese with  ¼ of those predicted to have severe obesity. The CDC estimates that 40% of adults right now are considered obese. Kaela Ketchum, a registered dietitian with OSF says she’s not surprised.

Ketchum says there are a lot of factors that can lead to obesity issues.

Ketchum says there needs to be better education on healthy foods and access to healthier choices.

To learn more, visit osfhealthcare.org/weight-loss or talk to your physician.