The report has described that this is the first time that nutritionists were able to experience that these two serious nutrition issues are commonly found together.
A new report states that in the next ten years, 17 million more children will be obese. This spike in the number can cause a strain in the healthcare system.
Obesity has long been linked to worsening respiratory illnesses. However, it's the first time it has been seen as the direct cause of asthma-related illnesses.
The rising numbers of diabetes and obesity cases could be credited to "added sugars" which actually only add sweetness or flavor but only very little nutritional value.