Obesity is more common in African Americans than any other race within the United States. More than 1/3 of all adult Americans are affected by obesity, 48,1% of non-Hispanic blacks are reported to be obese, followed by 42.5% of Hispanics, 34.5% of whites, and 11.7% of non-Hispanic Asians. In my opinion, I think that income levels directly affect this. Around 25% of African Americans are below poverty level; where as around 11% of both Whites and Asians are below poverty level. Within society it is cheaper to eat at fast food restaurant rather than eating a healthy. Not only is it cheaper to eat at a fast food restaurant, but also within the fast food restaurant it is easy to eat a Big Mac rather than a salad. I also think culture plays a role
