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U.S. high school students trying to lose weight in 2017, by gender and ethnicity
U.S. high school students trying to lose weight in 2017, by gender and ethnicity
Percentage of high school students who are trying to lose weight in 2017, by gender and ethnicity
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This statistic shows the results of a survey among American high school students in grades 9 to 12 on whether they are trying to lose weight in 2017, by gender and ethnicity. During the survey, about 60 percent of all surveyed female student respondents stated they are trying to lose weight.
Percentage of high school students who are trying to lose weight in 2017, by gender and ethnicity
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| All races / ethnicities | White (non-Hispanic) | Black (non-Hispanic) | Hispanic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 59.9% | 58.6% | 55.3% | 65.6% |
| Male | 34% | 30.6% | 28.9% | 45.7% |
| Total | 47.1% | 45.1% | 42.3% | 55.4% |
| All races / ethnicities | White (non-Hispanic) | Black (non-Hispanic) | Hispanic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 59.9% | 58.6% | 55.3% | 65.6% |
| Male | 34% | 30.6% | 28.9% | 45.7% |
| Total | 47.1% | 45.1% | 42.3% | 55.4% |
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by Statista Research Department,
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Aug 1, 2019
This statistic shows the results of a survey among American high school students in grades 9 to 12 on whether they are trying to lose weight in 2017, by gender and ethnicity. During the survey, about 60 percent of all surveyed female student respondents stated they are trying to lose weight.
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- June 2018
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- United States
- Survey time period
- September 2016 to December 2017
- Number of respondents
- 14,956 respondents
- Age group
- 14 years and older
- Method of interview
- Questionnaire
- Supplementary notes
- The survey was conducted at all regular public and private schools with students in at least one of grades 9–12 in the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- September 2016 to December 2017
- Number of respondents
- 14,956 respondents
- Age group
- 14 years and older
- Method of interview
- Questionnaire
- Supplementary notes
- The survey was conducted at all regular public and private schools with students in at least one of grades 9–12 in the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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