Test Your Knowledge of Our Obesity Community
We’re excited to share the results from our 2024 In America survey, where 2,552 individuals living with obesity have opened up about their experiences. The survey captured insights from a diverse group, including 1 percent of those living with a healthy weight, 5 percent that identify as overweight, 57 percent identifying as obese, and 38 percent identifying as severely obese (calculated by BMI).
Get ready to test your Obesity.net knowledge with questions based on these survey responses—some of which may be surprising. Let’s dive in with these 5 questions ranging from lifestyle to treatment choices.
Lifestyle
The correct answer is
Limited movement/physical activity, stress/anxiety levels, or emotional factors
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What are the top 3 factors that people report that impact their weight?
Quality of life
The correct answer is
Mental/emotional health, overall quality of life, or sexual health/intimacy
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What are the top 3 areas of their life they say obesity has a significant impact on?
Comorbidities
The correct answer is
High blood pressure, allergies, and anxiety
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What were the top 3 comorbidities reported for those living with obesity?
Treatment options
The correct answer is
Nearly half
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What percentage of people are currently using diet to help manage their weight?
The correct answer is
Almost a quarter
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What percentage of people are using prescription medication to help manage their weight?
Thank you for taking our In America quiz! How’d you do? Share below in the comments what surprised you the most or maybe what you would like to learn more about. If you’d like to learn more about our In America survey, check out "In America: What's That?"
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