•African American women have the highest rates of obesity or being overweight compared to other groups in the United States. About 4 out of 5 African American women are overweight or obese.
•In 2018, non-Hispanic blacks were 1.3 times more likely to be obese as compared to non-Hispanic whites.
•In 2018, African American women were 50 percent more likely to be obese than non-Hispanic white women.
•From 2013-2016, non-Hispanic black females were 2.3 times more likely to be overweight as compared to non-Hispanic white females.
•People who are overweight are more likely to suffer from high blood pressure, high levels of blood fats, diabetes and LDL cholesterol – all risk factors for heart disease and stroke.1
•In 2018, African Americans were 20 percent less likely to engage in active physical activity as compared to non-Hispanic whites.
A look around your suburban WalMart will indicate that white women are trying to catch up.