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The prevalence of obesity in the United States is 35.0% for men and 40.4% for women based on 2013 to 2014 national survey data.
Health practitioners should be aware of the significant prevalence of obesity in the population.
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The prevalence of obesity in the United States is 35.0% for men and 40.4% based on 2013 to 2014 national survey data.
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Based on national survey data.
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The Health Risks of Obesity Have Not Been Exaggerated
John M. Jakicic et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2019
DOI 10.1249/mss.0000000000001747
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