| Americans 'seriously trying' to lose weight | |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2001 | 25 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 28 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 27 |
| 2006 | 28 |
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2014 | 29 |
%
Sources:
gallup.com

| Americans 'seriously trying' to lose weight | |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2001 | 25 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 28 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 27 |
| 2006 | 28 |
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2014 | 29 |
Since Gallup began tracking the statistic in 1990, the percentage of Americans 'seriously trying' to lose weight has jumped by 11 points to 29% of the adult population.