Trucks are bigger.
Buildings, hair and steaks are bigger. Since 1991, the percentage of obese Texans has increased by 56 percent, according to JAMA figures. Jenna Anding, a registered dietician and nutrition specialist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service in College Station, isn't too surprised. According to recent figures, adults are consuming an estimated 230 calories more today than they were 20 years ago. Some experts believe that the increase in eating out is one factor behind the rise in food consumption.