Codes and Frequencies
Description
For sample persons age 17 and older who consider themselves overweight and are now trying to lose weight, or who consider their weight about right and are now trying not to gain weight, WTMETHODNOW reports what method the person is currently using to lose or control weight. Please refer to the code tab for more information on the responses.
Respondents were asked to choose all methods that apply to them from a given list of three methods, including diet, exercise, and medication.
Universe
- 1974: Sample persons age 17+ who consider themselves overweight and are now trying to lose weight or who consider their weight about right and are now trying to keep from gaining weight.
Availability
- 1974
Weights
- 1974 : SAMPWEIGHT
