Inspired by today's most compelling public health crisis — our national obesity epidemic — this comprehensive but user-friendly report annually tracks American bodyweight, body mass index, weight loss behavior, specific weight loss methods (dieting, pills, home exercise, health clubs, etc.), and most important, the success of various weight loss strategies. All research data are analyzed by demographics, (including children) geography, fitness activity, sports participation, health club usage, weight loss behavior and degree of success.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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HIGHLIGHTS |
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METHODOLOGY |
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CONFIDENTIALITY CLAUSE |
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SELF-REPORTED BODYWEIGHT |
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U.S. Adults 18+ |
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Male Adults 18+ |
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Female Adults 18+ |
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Boys 6–17 |
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Girls 6–17 |
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PREVALENCE OF NORMALCY, OVERWEIGHT, OBESITY — U.S. ADULT POPULATION |
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BMI — Calculation |
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BMI — Total Population 18+ |
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Prevalence Data: Current Survey vs. NHANES |
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History of Obesity in the U.S.: NHANES (1960–2000) |
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Prevalence Data: By Gender |
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Prevalence of Obesity: (2003–Present) |
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BMI — Male Population 18+ |
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BMI — Female Population 18+ |
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Prevalence of Overweight Condition — By Age |
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Prevalence of Obesity — By Age |
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Prevalence of Male Obesity — By Age |
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Prevalence of Female Obesity — By Age |
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Prevalence of Obesity by Household Income |
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Prevalence of Obesity by Education |
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PREVALENCE OF NORMALCY, OVERWEIGHT, OBESITY — CHILDREN UNDER 18 |
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BMI — Calculation Values by Age Group — Children <18 |
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BMI — Children 6–17 by Gender |
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History of Overweight Condition — 1963-2000: (Ages 6–11) |
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History of Overweight Condition — 1966-2000: (Ages 12–19) |
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WEIGHT CONTROL BEHAVIOR: TRIED TO LOSE 5+ POUNDS, GAIN WEIGHT, REMAIN SAME |
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Total Population |
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General Demographics |
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Men |
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Women |
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Males 6–24 |
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Females 6–24 |
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Health Club Population |
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Length of Health Club Membership |
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WEIGHT LOSS STRATEGIES: EATING HABITS, FORMAL DIET, DIET PILLS, PRESCRIPTION DIET DRUGS, HEALTH CLUB, OUTDOORS, HOME EXERCISE, LAXATIVES |
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Specific Initiatives (Total Population) |
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Specific Initiatives (2003–Present) |
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Specific Initiatives (Gender) |
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Specific Initiatives (Age) |
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Specific Initiatives (Formal Diet vs. Health Club) |
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Specific Initiatives (By Aggregate Sports/Fitness Participation Days) |
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Formal Diet vs. Health Club Exercise (Age & Gender) |
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Specific Initiatives (By BMI Rating) |
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SPORTS/FITNESS PARTICIPATION |
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Aggregate Sports/Fitness Participation Days (Total Population 6+) |
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Aggregate Sports/Fitness Participation Days (Gender/Age) |
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Aggregate Sports/Fitness Participation Days (Education/Income) |
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Aggregate Sports/Fitness Participation Days (Normal, Overweight, Obese) |
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Obese Adults by Sports/Fitness Participation Level |
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SUCCESS OF WEIGHT LOSS EFFORTS |
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Degree of Success (Total Population) |
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"Very/Extremely Successful" (2003–Present) |
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"Very/Extremely Successful" (By Strategy) |
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"Very/Extremely Successful" (Gender/Age) |
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"Very/Extremely Successful" (Education/Income) |
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"Very/Extremely Successful" (By BMI) |
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Sports/Fitness Participation Days by Degree of Success |
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Degree of Success (Days of Sports/Fitness Participation) |
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"Very/Extremely Successful" (Health Club Status) |
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"Very/Extremely Successful" (Frequency of Health Club Attendance) |
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"Very/Extremely Successful" (Commercial vs. Non-Profit Membership) |
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"Very/Extremely Successful" (Frequent Fitness Participants) |
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TABULAR DATA |
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