Percentage of U.S. students trying to lose, gain, or maintain their weight fall 2023

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John Elflein,
Mar 21, 2024

A survey of U.S. college students in 2023, found that women were more likely than men to be trying to lose weight. This statistic shows the percentage of college students in the U.S. who reported they were trying to control their weight, as of fall 2023.

Percentage of college students in the U.S. who were trying to do something about their weight as of fall 2023, by gender

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Release date

March 2024

Region

United States

Survey time period

Fall 2023

Number of respondents

24,373 students

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

38 schools

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Original question: Are you trying to do any of the following about your weight?

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