HOW EACH GENDER VIEWS

A GROWING PROBLEM

WEIGHING IN ON

OBESITY:

SOURCES:TeleVox, "The Obesity Epidemic: Unhealthy Habits Result in a Growing Problem for Americans"

CDC, "Prevalence of Obesity in the United States, 2009-2010"

ADDRESSING THE ISSUE

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RECOGNIZING THE CHALLENGE

62% 60%

43% 36%

53% 47%

57% 47%

33% 28%

36% 36%

2000

2010

2000

2010

55% 47%

56% 64%

23% 25%

81% 75%

The sexes agree. 3 in 5 adults see obesity as a significant problem.

Is obesity a significant problem in the U.S.?

Who says yes?

Percentage of adults who think of themselves as overweight or obese.

Obesity rates have grown more sharply for men over the last decade.

Percentage of adults classified as obese by the CDC.

Women are more likely to talk about it.

Adults who have discussed the issue with their doctor.

Both men and women admit they can do better.

Adults who think lack of exercise is impacting their health.

Adults who say they could do a better job of managing their weight.

Adults who say they could benefit from losing weight RIGHT NOW!

We’re all ready for some help!

"I want communications from my doctor on how to manage my weight."

"Emails, texts and voicemails between visits would help me

manage my health."

The sexes agree. 3 in 5 adults see obesity as a significant problem.

Is obesity a significant problem in the U.S.?

Who says yes?

Percentage of adults who think of themselves as overweight or obese.

Obesity rates have grown more sharply for men over the last decade.

Percentage of adults classified as obese by the CDC.

Women are more likely to talk about it.

Adults who have discussed the issue with their doctor.

Both men and women admit they can do better.

Adults who think lack of exercise is impacting their health.

Adults who say they could do a better job of managing their weight.

Adults who say they could benefit from losing weight RIGHT NOW!

We’re all ready for some help!

"I want communications from my doctor on how to manage my weight."

"Emails, texts and voicemails between visits would help me

manage my health."