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% Of US Adults
Overweight Obese Severely Obese
(25 ≤ BMI < 30) (30 ≤ BMI < 40) (BMI ≥ 40)
1999 to 2000 34 25.8 4.7
1988 to 1994 33 20.1 2.9
1976 to 1980 31.6 14.4 No Data
* US Adult population was approximately 230 million in 2008
1999-2000
Men (BMI > 25) Women (BMI > 25)
Prevalence (%) Prevalence (%)
Overall 67 62
Age (Years)
20 to 34 58 51.5
35 to 44 67.6 63.6 201.4
45 to 54 71.3 64.7 60.42
55 to 64 72.5 73.1
65 to 74 77.2 70.1
75 and older 66.4 59.6
2001
Obesity
Education Level Prevalence (%)
Less than High School 27.4
High School 23.2
Some College 21
College 15.7
2001
Income Level Obesity (%)
Less than $25,000 32.5
$25,000-$40,000 31.3
$40,000-$60,000 30.3
More than $60,000 26.8
US Adult
Population
(millions)*
209 in 2000
185 in 1990
163 in 1980
Exhibit 2
Option
Alli
OTC drugs
Weight Watchers
Jenny Craig
Gym Membership
*Alli price comparison included initial starter pack and 90 day supply of pills
OTC drug pricing based off MSRP, however deep discounts were usually available
Weight Watchers price included monthly meeting pass and access and internet tools
Jenny Craig price included membership fees and prepackaged food (replaced ~50% - 75% of the
Average gym membership price included one-time initiation fee of approximately $125
e Comparison Summary
per day
125
105
140
1590
40
84
1.75
122.5
Exhibit 3
2,118
52,950.00 - 123,119.34 - 158,426.40
158,850.00 - 615,596.70 - 792,132.00