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A Third of Americans Don’t Know They’re Obese: 2 Surprising Causes

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A Third of Americans Don’t Know They’re Obese: 2 Surprising Causes
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What is the obesity situation of Americans? The data appear to be quite startling.

According to the latest published data, the results of the United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) show that among Americans aged 20 and above, 42.5 percent are obese, and 31.1 percent are overweight. Together, they account for 73.6 percent of this population.
Flora is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. She holds a master’s degree in demography and served as editor of a social sciences journal for seven years. Shifting her focus from macro issues like population changes and economic development to personal health, Flora finds great joy and satisfaction in her work. She bases her articles on thorough literature reviews and in-depth interviews with experts, aiming to provide content that genuinely helps people. Email her at: [email protected]
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