The chart illustrates the percentage distribution of different weight categories among Newtown citizens across five age groups in the year 2010.
Overall, ideal and obese weight categories are the most common across the age groups, with ideal weight dominating in younger individuals and obesity becoming more prevalent in older age brackets.
Among individuals aged 20-29, nearly 60% had an ideal weight, while underweight accounted for around 20%, and the remainder were overweight or obese. In the 30-39 group, ideal and overweight categories each made up a substantial portion, with obesity remaining minimal and underweight absent.
The 40-49 group showed the highest percentage of overweight individuals, slightly exceeding the ideal category. The 50-59 bracket was the only one where obesity was the most dominant, comprising approximately 50% of the group. Finally, among those aged 60 and above, obesity remained the largest segment, while ideal and underweight levels dropped significantly.