In 2024, 65% of Americans said willpower alone was not enough for most people to lose weight and keep it off
% of U.S. adults who say that for most people who are trying to lose weight and keep it off …
* Estimates for Asian adults are representative of English speakers only.
Note: Respondents who did not give an answer are not shown. White, Black and Asian adults include those who report being only one race and are not Hispanic. Hispanic adults are of any race.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Feb. 7-11, 2024.
Note: Respondents who did not give an answer are not shown. White, Black and Asian adults include those who report being only one race and are not Hispanic. Hispanic adults are of any race.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Feb. 7-11, 2024.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
In 2024, 65% of Americans said willpower alone was not enough for most people to lose weight and keep it off
% of U.S. adults who say that for most people who are trying to lose weight and keep it off …
| Willpower alone is usually NOT enough | Willpower alone is usually enough | Category | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. adults | 65 | 34 | U.S. adults |
| Men | 59 | 41 | Gender |
| Women | 71 | 28 | Gender |
| White | 68 | 31 | Race/ethnicity |
| Black | 70 | 29 | Race/ethnicity |
| Hispanic | 55 | 43 | Race/ethnicity |
| Asian* | 54 | 46 | Race/ethnicity |
| Ages 18-29 | 55 | 44 | Age |
| 30-49 | 61 | 39 | Age |
| 50-64 | 71 | 29 | Age |
| 65+ | 73 | 26 | Age |
| Rep/Lean Rep | 59 | 40 | Party |
| Dem/Lean Dem | 71 | 28 | Party |
* Estimates for Asian adults are representative of English speakers only.
Note: Respondents who did not give an answer are not shown. White, Black and Asian adults include those who report being only one race and are not Hispanic. Hispanic adults are of any race.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Feb. 7-11, 2024.
Note: Respondents who did not give an answer are not shown. White, Black and Asian adults include those who report being only one race and are not Hispanic. Hispanic adults are of any race.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Feb. 7-11, 2024.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
