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Mexico is unlikely to boast about its newest global title any time soon.
The United Nations announced recently that the Latin American country had overtaken the United States as the most overweight nation in the world.
According to statistics, 33 percent of adult Mexicans are considered obese.
When overweight Mexicans are included, the figure is much higher.
(SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) INVESTIGATOR AT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE AND NUTRITION, DR ABELARDO AVILA, SAYING:
"From 1999 to 2012, an explosive increase in obesity was reported. At the moment, more than 70 percent of the adult population is obese or overweight. In children, it's about 35 percent."
Experts say mouthwatering and calorie-heavy tacos and tortillas are to blame.
Others say the obesity problem is likely due to Mexico's assimilation of all things American, including Western-style fast food and sugary drinks.
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