Ruth asks…Do you think Michelle Obama's campaign against childhood obesity is based on race?While the United States is 79.8% White (1), obesity rates are higher amongst minorities, specifically in Hispanics (62.1%) and Blacks (69.9T%) (2).
In terms of childhood obesity, 22% of Hispanic children and 21% of Black children are overweight, compared to 16% of White children (3).
Thus, obesity is more of a problem amongst Hispanics and Blacks all around. However, I have another reason for
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