The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the percentage of adults in the United States who are now overweight or obese is:

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that approximately 36% of American adults are now considered overweight, and an additional 32.5% are classified as obese. Therefore, the total percentage of adults in the United States who are overweight or obese is 36% + 32.5% = 68.5%. Choice A, C, and D are all higher than the actual percentage, and choice E is only accounting for overweight individuals, not including those who are obese.

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