Exhibit 5:
Share of Obese, Overweight and Normal-Weight Adults by Race/Ethnicity, 2009, Texas vs. the U.S.
| Ethnicity | Texas Normal | Texas Overweight | Texas Obese | U.S. Normal | U.S. Overweight | U.S. Obese |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36.3% | 37.9% | 25.7% | 36.9% | 36.3% | 26.4% |
| Black | 28.6% | 35.5% | 35.7% | 26.7% | 33.3% | 38.7% |
| Hispanic | 25.9% | 37.6% | 36.4% | 32.2% | 37.2% | 29.3% |
| Other | 54.0% | 33.9% | 12.1% | 47.2% | 31.8% | 16.0% |
Note: Percentages may not total to 100 percent due to rounding and unreported data for some states.
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.