How many teen Americans are obese?

In the United States, approximately 19.3% of adolescents aged 12-19 are obese, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) 2019 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). This translates to roughly 7.4 million obese teenagers in the country. Obesity among teens has become a significant public health concern due to its association with various health problems and chronic diseases later in life.