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Adult overweight and obesity rates in Texas by ethnicity 2016

Overweight and obesity rates for adults in Texas in 2016, by ethnicity

The data illustrates the overweight and obesity rates for adults in Texas in 2016, by ethnicity. In that year, 73.4% of all adult Hispanics in Texas were overweight or obese. In the U.S., processed foods are often cheaper than fresh foods which can impact those with lower income and lead to more weight gain.

White	66.2
Black	71.3
Hispanic	73.4
Asian/Pacific Islander	46.6
American Indian/Alaska Native
Other	59.1

Adult overweight and obesity rates in Texas by ethnicity 2016

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