Study: Fewer U.S. Adults Attempting Weight Loss

Courtney Cameron Headshot

A new analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey results shows that fewer Americans are making an effort to lose weight, despite a continued rise in the percentage of overweight and obese adults in the United States.

Researchers analyzed the self-reported data of 27,000 U.S. adults between the ages of 20 and 59 and found that the percentage of adults who could be classified as overweight or obese based on their body mass index rose from 53 percent in 1988 to 66 percent in 2014.

Log in to view the full article
Sponsored
DynaDome Transforms Outdoor Pool Into Year-Round Paradise
DynaDome Retractable Enclosures
DynaDome Transforms Outdoor Pool Into Year-Round Paradise
Page 1 of 469
Next Page
AB Show 2025 in San Diego
AB Show is a solution-focused event for athletics, fitness, recreation and military professionals.
Nov. 5-8, 2025
Learn More
AB Show 2025
Buyer's Guide
Information on more than 3,000 companies, sorted by category. Listings are updated daily.
Learn More
Buyer's Guide