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There are now almost one billion obese adults the developing world. This figure was 250 million 1980. The number very overweight people has almost quadrupled the last 35 years. A report the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) said one three people is overweight. The institute wants all world governments to do more to change what people eat. The biggest reasons that people are fatter are that they have more money and they are spending it fast food. Fewer people are eating traditional, healthier food. Steve Wiggins the ODI said: "Changes in lifestyle, the increasing availability processed foods, and advertising have all led to dietary changes.”

It's not all bad news. Two countries (Denmark and South Korea) have done very well the past few decades to deal the obesity problem. Denmark introduced laws against trans-fatty acids. Restaurants and food producers must be very careful the kind fats they use to cook their food. South Korea started a public education programme 20 years ago. It warned people the problems of obesity. Mr Wiggins said: "A few decades ago the government Korea said we must encourage our traditional foods, which are low fats and oils, high in vegetables, high in sea food and so . There was a lot of public education, a lot training, and a sense that Korean food is good you."