LOS ANGELES - The percentage of Americans who are dieting is at its lowest in at least 16 years even though most adults say they would like to lose 20 pounds, according to a study released Wednesday.
Baby boomers are making their own dieting decisions rather than relying on medical advice, said Harry Balzer, author of the study by research firm NPD Group.
“This is a time in life where health issues begin to creep into our lives, and in the past, doctors provided advice,” said Balzer, NPD vice president.
Government health officials estimate about 60 percent of the adult population is overweight, with the number of those considered obese on the rise over the past decade.
A recent survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found about 23.9 percent of U.S. adults are obese, up from 15.6 percent in 1995 and 19.8 percent in 2000.
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