Which two ethnic groups have the highest rates of obesity on average?
A)White and Hispanic
B)Black and White
C)Hispanic and Black
D)White and Black

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Studies show that non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic adults have the highest rates of obesity among ethnic groups in the United States. In 2019-2020, the prevalence of obesity among non-Hispanic Black adults was 39.7%, and among Hispanic adults, it was 33.8%. Non-Hispanic White adults had a prevalence of 29.9% and non-Hispanic Asian adults had the lowest prevalence at 17.4%. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer as it includes the two ethnic groups with the highest rates of obesity.

Which Two Ethnic Groups Have the Highest Rates of Obesity