Band 6+: The bar chart shows the percentage of adults who were overweight or obese (too fat or much too fat) in one country from 1965 to 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The bar chart shows the percentage of adults who were overweight or obese (too fat or much too fat) in one country from 1965 to 2015.

Overall, the figures of adults who are overweight or obese were increased over time, starting in 1965 to 2015.

According to the chart, the first significant increase occurred between 1985 and 1995, from around 48 percent to almost 60 percent. In the next ten year period, there was a similar large rise. By 2005, approximately 70 percent of people weighed too much. The upward trend continued into the 21st century but at a slightly lower rate.

In contrast, from the years 1965 to 1985 the rise in number of people who are weighty were no significant increase, just around 50 percent below. Approximately 45 percent of people were too heavy in 1965, and around 48 percent in 1975 and 1985.