Obesity in the USA by state

Seanb_us

Just FYI

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43670705/ns/health-diet_and_nutrition

Cheers,

Sean

cameralinds

Time for me to move to DC.
I believe it too. When I went, I did TONS and TONS of walking/running to catch metros, to get around, etc.

Sixalicious

Thanks!

Lets_Do_It

I live In DC, I guess I am part of the 21 percent obese, lol.

doobabe

Wow- I am really surprised that WI isnt at the top! Way too much beer and cheese here apparently lol

Erindipitous

To add to that:

http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/trends.html

^Check out how we've grown to these staggering percentages..


I wish there was something we could all do to bring these numbers down.. I hope to do my part by teaching my future children how to eat healthy and stay active so they can pass it on to their children.

DietingMommy08

Im suprised to see California so far at the bottom. I guess thats a good thing tho?! Lol.

godblessourhome

"Today, the state with the lowest adult obesity rate would have had the highest rate in 1995," said Levi.

sad.

pnieuw

We are a bit lower in Canada compared to our friends in the USA, with an average rate of 24%, but nothing to crow about. Obesity is becoming a global problem.

http://www.torontosun.com/life/healthandfitness/2011/03/02/17464181.html

trimom63

Yea Colorado! I think this state consistently has the lowest "fat" rate in the nation...there's so many outdoor activities to do here and a great population actually get out and DO them all year long! Part of that is the weather is so good here...does get hot, but a "dry" hot, and the winters, unless you live in the mtns, are actually quite temperate!