As of 2024, the prevalence of a sedentary lifestyle in the United States was highest among Hispanic adults, with a total of 29.4 percent. Hawaiian/ Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans were the most active of all races/ethnic groups at that time.Â
Inactive states
People from Mississippi were the least physically active Americans in 2024. About 30 percent of adults in Mississippi stated that they did not partake in any physical activity or exercise besides their job within the last thirty days. Colorado, Vermont, and D.C. were among the most physically active states.Â
Watch your diet
In 2020, approximately 100 million people in the United States stated that they watched their diet in order to lose weight. Other common reasons for watching weight included keeping cholesterol and blood sugar levels under control. Furthermore, around 47 percent of U.S. college students were trying to lose weight in 2022. A larger percentage of female students were trying to lose weight than male college students.