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Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in the United States

The prevalence of being overweight or obese is a major public health concern in the United States. According to 2018 CDC estimates, approximately 40% of the adult population is obese. Furthermore, nearly three-quarters of all adults and one out of every six children are classified as overweight.

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A public health report provides the following statistics for the United States: approximately 40% of adults are obese, nearly three-quarters of all adults are classified as having excess weight (overweight or obese), and about one out of every six children is classified as overweight. Based on this data, which of the following statements represents the most accurate analysis of the prevalence of weight issues?