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Prevalence of obesity by race and gender
| Race | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasian | 31.9 | 33.0 |
| African American | 37.3 | 49.6 |
| Mexican American | 35.9 | 45.1 |
Source: Prevalence of Overweight, Obesity, and Extreme Obesity Among Adults: United States Trends 1976–1980 Through 2007–2008. http://www.cdc.gov/NCHS/data/hestat/obesity_adult_07_08/obesity_adult_07_08.pdf
