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Pew Research CenterNovember 12, 2013
Public Agrees on Obesity’s Impact, Not Government’s Role

Agreement on Obesity’s Impact on Society, Less Consensus on Gov’t Role

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Public Agrees on Obesity’s Impact, Not Government’s Role
Agreement on Obesity’s Impact on Society, Less Consensus on Gov’t Role
Public Favors Restaurant Calorie Counts, But Opposes Soft Drink Size Limits, Taxes on Unhealthy Foods
Large Majority Sees Obesity as Serious Public Health Problem
U.S. Making Progress or Losing Ground? Public Divided on Obesity
Obesity Seen as Having Consequences for Society, Beyond Personal Impacts
Partisans Disagree About Government Role in Reducing Obesity
Minorities, Young Adults Think Gov’t Should Have Anti-Obesity Role
Support for Listing Calorie Counts, But Broad Opposition to Soda Limits, Taxes
Food Policies Divides by Party, Sex, Race
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What Is ‘Obesity’?
11-12-13 Obesity web graphic

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