1 in 3 Americans is obese.
1 out of every 3 U.S. adults is obese. (Harvard, 2020)
Non-Hispanic black women experience the highest rates of obesity in America at 59%. (Harvard, 2020)
Obesity rates are higher for Hispanic, Mexican American, and non-Hispanic black populations than they are for Caucasians. (Harvard, 2020)
The South and the Midwest have the highest obesity prevalence. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019)
All U.S. states and territories have an obesity rate of at least 20%. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019)