Approximately _____ of American adults are considered to be overweight and another _____ are considered to be obese.
A) one-quarter; one-quarter
B) one-tenth; one-tenth
C) one-third; one-third
D) one-half; one-quarter

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one-third (or 33.7%) of American adults are considered to be overweight and another one-third (or 42.4%) are considered to be obese. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

Approximately _____ of American Adults Are Considered to Be Overweight