Health Advice

 /

Health

 /

ArcaMax

Dieting Statistics

Body image is everything these days. But before you decide to start shedding pounds, check out these statistics. Use this information to make your diet effective rather than extreme.

Points available: 10

1:

What percentage of ten-year-olds are afraid of being fat?

2:

On any given day, what percentage of men are on a diet?

3:

On any given day, what percentage of women are on a diet?

4:

What percentage of women are reportedly dissatisfied with their appearance?

5:

What is the average American woman's weight?

6:

What percentage of ten-year-old girls are happier being on a diet?

7:

How much money goes into the diet industry every year?

8:

What percentage of college-aged women said they are "often" or "always" on a diet?

9:

What percentage of students in grades 1-3 want to be thinner?

10:

What percentage of "normal" dieters progress to dangerous dieting?

 

Inside Health Advice

Popular Stories

Comics

Zack Hill Al Goodwyn Chip Bok Archie Adam Zyglis Crabgrass
See more