Obesity

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

Exercise, diet, and rest are key ingredients to weight control.
A Third of Americans Don’t Know They’re Obese: 2 Surprising Causes
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More and more Americans are dealing with obesity, but it may not be obvious to those who are dealing with it. 
According to the United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2017 to 2018, among Americans aged 20 and above, 42.5 percent were obese, and 31.1 percent were overweight. Together, they accounted 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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