Exhibit 3
Obesity Prevalence Trends in Texas Adults 1990 to 2005
| Year | Percent Obese | Percent OW | Percent NW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 12.3% | 30.6% | 57.1% |
| 1991 | 13.0% | 32.9% | 54.1% |
| 1992 | 13.6% | 33.6% | 52.8% |
| 1993 | 15.6% | 31.3% | 53.1% |
| 1994 | 16.4% | 35.7% | 47.9% |
| 1995 | 15.9% | 39.0% | 45.1% |
| 1996 | 17.2% | 35.7% | 47.1% |
| 1997 | 18.7% | 37.4% | 43.9% |
| 1998 | 20.2% | 37.1% | 42.7% |
| 1999 | 21.6% | 36.7% | 41.7% |
| 2000 | 23.1% | 36.7% | 40.2% |
| 2001 | 24.6% | 36.7% | 38.7% |
| 2002 | 25.5% | 37.3% | 37.2% |
| 2003 | 24.6% | 36.9% | 38.5% |
| 2004 | 25.8% | 37.1% | 37.1% |
| 2005 | 27.0% | 37.1% | 35.9% |
Sources: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.