Projections indicate that by 2050, a significant portion of adults worldwide will be overweight or obese, with estimates suggesting more than half of adults will be affected. Reports vary on the exact proportion, with some forecasts suggesting two-thirds of adults in the US could be obese by 2050, while others predict around half of adults worldwide will be overweight or obese. The potential impact of this trend has prompted efforts to develop new treatments and manage obesity in various populations.