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Understanding the Statistics: What percentage of older adults in the US are considered obese: 25%, 30%, 35%, 50%?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the prevalence of obesity among adults aged 60 and older is nearly 39%, surpassing all but one of the percentages offered in the question. This reveals a critical public health challenge and underscores the importance of understanding **what percentage of older adults in the US are considered obese: 25%, 30%, 35%, 50%?**.

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