It depends on who's numbers you want to believe. Like most statistics, you can find pretty much any answer you wish, if you look hard enough. Two examples:
In January 2010, the New York Times reported "Nearly 34 percent of adults are obese, obese children tripled to 17 percent."
MedicineNet reports that " 63.1% of adults in the U.S. were either overweight or obese in 2009. That was a small but measurable increase from 62.2% the previous year." , citing a 'The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index'
According to the National Institutes of Health, in 2005, approximately 66 percent of adult Americans were overweight or obese.
Yes, obesity rates are high in the United States with over 40% of adults considered overweight and over 70% considered overweight or obese. Poor diet, lack of physical activity, and other lifestyle factors contribute to this issue.
According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 70% of American adults are overweight or obese.
Australia was considered the fattest country in the world in terms of obesity rates around the early 2000s. However, more recent data suggests that other countries have surpassed Australia in obesity rates.
The percent of people with obesity in america is 74.3% it has risen in the last 20 years! please stay heathy take care of your bodies. around 2,500 people die a year in each state from being heavy! its awful. even if all you are doing is running on wii fit once a day and eating carrot sticks instead of a cookie for snack, every little bit helps. -Taylor Swift <3
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According to the National Institutes of Health, in 2005, approximately 66 percent of adult Americans were overweight or obese.
Every two out of three Americans are overweight.
majority , yes
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Between 2005-2006, it was estimated that 32.7% of Americans are overweight and 34.3% were obese.
Yes, obesity rates are high in the United States with over 40% of adults considered overweight and over 70% considered overweight or obese. Poor diet, lack of physical activity, and other lifestyle factors contribute to this issue.
Probably 90 per cent of all Americans are overweight, it doesn't really add any value.