Which statement best describes the diabetes and obesity trends in the united states? both are increasing. both are decreasing. diabetes is increasing, while obesity is decreasing. obesity is increasing, while diabetes is decreasing.

Both are Increasing.

Explanation:

Experts are concerned about obesity because it is associated with other ailments such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some cancers.  The adult obesity rate in the United States has been rising along with the regular diabetes rate since 1999, when it stood at 30.5%. From 1999 to the present year, experts have observed an increasing number of diabetics as a result of obesity.