What percentage of American adults are obese? a) 50% b) 39% c) 55% d) 34% e) 44%
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This is a factual question that requires external knowledge. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the prevalence of obesity in adults in the United States was 41.9% from 2017-2020. More recent data from 2021-2022 indicates that the Show more…
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