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Two-thirds of adults are either overweight or obese.
Addressing obesity should be a priority in public health initiatives.
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2 of 3 adults are either overweight or obese.
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The claim is a widely recognized statistic about adult obesity.
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Achieve Better Health With Nutrient-Rich Foods
Adam Drewnowski et al. · Nutrition Today · 2012
DOI 10.1097/nt.0b013e3182435dcd
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