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I'm feeling generous,
http://www.naaso.org/statistics/obesity_trends.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_mass_index
According to the first website, the level of overweight is 64%. Note that they say overweight, not obese. The website does specify that the greatest increase is in the obese section, however.
I also link to wikipedia because I want to establish that there is a level of variance and the BMI chart is not a perfect method of discerning weight, the BMI is, to quote wikipedia, "the BMI as a statistical estimate of adiposity." However, it's often promoted as a 'rule of thumb' guide, as wikipedia goes on to state, due to the ease at which it can be calculated.
Also, I'll touch briefly on the fact that the information presented by NAASO may indeed be considered biased.
Looking at the bar graph, we see 64% is overweight. Overweight, by the way, is a loose term, there are obviously different levels thereof and different factors to be considered. I'd be willing to estimate that at least 10% of the 64% could probably be safely thrown out, and it could probably go much higher.
Anyway, I just went and got the statistics FOR you. NOW we can discuss.
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