What is the obesity rate in america?

Describes the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adults in the United States by providing statistics. read more

After years of rapid increases, the growth in America's adult obesity rate has started to slow, and even decline, in some places. On a state level, adult obesity rates increased in four states (Colorado, Minnesota, Washington, and West Virginia), decreased in one state (Kansas), and remained stable in the rest. read more

Prevalence of Childhood Obesity in the United States, 2011-2014 Childhood obesity is a serious problem in the United States putting kids at risk for poor health. Despite recent declines in the prevalence among preschool-aged children, obesity amongst all children is still too high. read more

Obesity prevalence was higher in the highest income group than in the lowest income group among non-Hispanic black men. Among women, obesity prevalence was lower in the highest income group than in the middle and lowest income groups. read more

Adult obesity rates decreased in Kansas, increased in Colorado, Minnesota, Washington, and West Virginia, and remained stable in the rest of states between 2015 and 2016. This supports trends that show steadying levels in recent years, yet adult obesity rates now exceed 35 percent in five states and top 30 percent in 25 states. read more