STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- From 2010-2019, average of 28% in the U.S. say they weighed 200 lbs. or more
- Up from 24% who said the same in 2001-2009
- 54%, on average, say they want to lose weight, down from 59% in previous decade
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the second decade of the 21st century ends, a look back at 2010-2019 finds that more Americans have said they weigh at least 200 pounds than did so from 2001-2009. An average of 28% of Americans said they weighed 200 pounds or more from 2010-2019, up from 24% during the prior decade. Accordingly, Americans’ average self-reported weight has also risen, to 178 pounds — up from 174 pounds during the previous decade, with similar increases among men (4 pounds) and women (3 pounds).
These data come from Gallup’s Health and Healthcare survey, conducted in November of each year. Gallup […]
Vegetarianism may be a good solution to this problem. I think we should think about it with all due diligence.