According to the national institutes of health, percent of adult americans were overweight or obese in 2005, and percent of american children were overweight. answers

According to the national institutes of health, 65 percent of adult americans were overweight or obese in 2005, and 16 percent of american children were overweight.  

Explanation:

Obesity is a strong public health problem in the USA, being considered an epidemic in the country since it affects a surprising number of people. Efforts to encourage Americans to lose weight have had little effect, according to research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

According to the National Institutes of Health, 65% of American adults were overweight or obese in 2005 and 16% of American children were overweight.

Obesity is associated with cardiovascular problems, diabetes and some types of cancer. An adult is considered obese when his BMI (Body Mass Index) is greater than 30. Overweight, which affects one third of Americans, is defined by a BMI between 25 and 29.