In the United States,about _____ of the population is overweight; more than _____ are obese.
A)one-thirds; half
B)two-thirds; half
C)one-thirds; a quarter
D)two-thirds; a quarter

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According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of 2018, approximately 69% of the adult population in the United States is considered overweight or obese. Of that 69%, more than a quarter (more specifically, 42.4%) are considered obese. Therefore, option D, which states that two-thirds of the population is overweight and more than a quarter are obese, is the most accurate choice.

In the United States,about _____ of the Population Is Overweight;