Fewer People Dieting; Those Not Overweight Viewed As Not That More Attractive

Fewer People Say They're On A Diet.  Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY.  January 7, 2013.

The number of people on a diet declined from 31% in 1991 to 20% in 2012.  In 1985 55%  thought that someone not overweight was a lot more attractive than someone overweight.  In 2012, that figure was 23%.  This article contains many interesting statistics including the fact that 55% of people are trying to lose weight.