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A, B: Shift in the BMI (in kg/m2) distribution in the United States, 1971–2006 (percentage of the population at each BMI point). Source: NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey; 1971–1975, 1988–1994, and 2003–2006) data weighted to be nationally representative.
