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A recent study showed that the obesity levels in children and teenagers in the United States are higher than ever.  Although we are consuming less calories, "we are a snacking nation", says Barry Popkin, a professor of nutrition. Studies show that children in the U.S. went from eating a little more than one snack a day in 1977, to almost three in 2006. The combination of sugary drinks and snacks can lead to big health problems, which is what the U.S. is experiencing right now. The obesity rates for children in the U.S. have increased by 17.5% since 2012. Compared to Canadians, our average rates are much higher than theirs. Researchers say that it's because of the economic differences between the two countries, but that is still no excuse. Hopefully, over the next few years, the amount of U.S. children diagnosed with obesity will significantly decrease.