Sounding the alarm on the ‘dad bod’

Recently, social media sites were bustling with the hashtag “dad bod,” which refers to women’s genuine interest in men over 25 years of age who have huge bellies. But this fad means so much more, and people—especially men—need to pay close attention.

Healthcare experts are starting to fret that men who frequented fitness centers might consider joining the squad of overweight and obese men. According to the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB), there are 20.9 percent of obese males in the country, and this number might continue to rise if the “dad bod” trend will continue.