More than one-third of U.S. adults (35.7%) are obese.
percentage of people that die from obesity each year
57
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32.15% of Mexican adults are obese.
American Samoa, with about 93% of the country obese.
69%
Only about 20% because the fruits help them stay in shape
Well I can tell you this North Carolina ranks 15th in the nation for obesity! Plus Adult obesity excceeds 20% in 41 states
An MD can measure the percentage of fat for your body mass. If it is over the threshold, you are.
There are many reasons behind obesity and genes are one of them. According to research, the percentage of obesity that can be attributed to genetics varies, depending on the population examined, from 6% to 85%. Thus, it can be concluded that it is a genetic problem in quite a few cases.
As of a 2010 Center for Disease Control (CDC) study, the state with the highest obesity rate is Alabama, with obesity affecting 32.2% of the state's population. See link below.
Colorado and Oregon have the highest percentage of people who walk to school. Both states have markedly lower obesity rates.