The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on obesity in the United States is a mixed bag. On the one hand, the rate of adult obesity has finally stopped climbing after years of steady increases. On the other hand, the obesity rate remains high, with more than one-third of adults in the U.S. now considered obese.
The CDC’s data comes from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), which collects data on the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the U.S. The NHANES data shows that the obesity rate among adults 20 and older was 36.2% in 2015-2016, up slightly from 35.5% in 2011-2012. However, the obesity rate has not increased significantly since 2013-2014.
The CDC’s data also shows that the obesity rate varies significantly by race and ethnicity. In 2015-2016, the obesity rate was highest among non-Hispanic black adults (49.6%), followed by Hispanic adults (44.8%), non-Hispanic white adults (37.9%), and non-Hispanic Asian adults (17.4%).
The CDC’s data is a reminder that obesity remains a major public health problem in the United States. Obesity is a risk factor for a number of chronic diseases, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. It is also associated with increased healthcare costs and premature death.
There are a number of things that can be done to address the obesity epidemic in the U.S. These include:
- Promoting healthy饮食
- Increasing physical activity
- Reducing the consumption of sugary drinks
- Improving access to affordable healthy食品
- Providing support for weight loss and maintenance
By taking these steps, we can help to improve the health of our nation and reduce the burden of obesity.
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