Exhibit 6:
Share of Obese, Overweight and Normal-Weight Adults by Educational Level, 2009, Texas vs. the U.S.
| Ethnicity | Texas Normal | Texas Overweight | Texas Obese | U.S. Normal | U.S. Overweight | U.S. Obese |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 24.5% | 37.9% | 37.4% | 34.2% | 33.1% | 31.7% |
| High School or G.E.D. | 31.5% | 36.7% | 31.7% | 34.1% | 34.9% | 30.4% |
| Some Post-High School | 31.2% | 35.1% | 33.6% | 34.6% | 35.1% | 29.4% |
| College Graduate | 38.9% | 38.7% | 22.2% | 39.4% | 37.9% | 22.2% |
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.