What percentage of American adults are overweight?

• A. 35%
• B. 50%
• C. 69%
• D. 25%

Answer: (C)

The question tests how common excess body weight is among adults in the United States. Public health data routinely show that a large majority of adults have overweight or obesity, with the combined figure around two-thirds of the adult population. That perspective is why the option near seventy percent is the best match. It reflects the widespread prevalence of excess body weight reported by national surveillance, rather than a much smaller proportion.

In practice, “overweight” (BMI 25–29.9) plus “obesity” (BMI 30+) are often presented together because both levels of excess weight contribute to health risks. The other numerical options (one-quarter, one-third, or about half) underestimate the true prevalence, which is why they’re less fitting.