How Does Your State Rate on Obesity? |
(U.S. Map courtesy of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
America's obesity epidemic continues to worsen as a challenge to the health of the American people. Last year, obesity rates increased in 31 of the 50 states. No state showed a decline. Those are the findings in a new report from the Trust for America's Health.
Eighty-five percent of Americans now believe that obesity is an epidemic. It's causing hardship for those who suffer from the debilitating effects of obesity, making daily lives a difficult struggle. It's also costing enormous sums of money in additional health care costs.
We believe the culprits are clear enough to see. There are unhealthy diets, lack of physical activity, and public policies that compound poor personal habits. We hope the map above serves as a wake up call that more needs to be done to protect the health of the American people.
To read a press release from the Trust for America's Health on the report cited above go to: New Report Finds U.S. Obesity Epidemic Continues to Grow
If you'd like more info on this topic go to: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
To read some of our previous posts on the topic go to:
1. What Should We Eat to Avoid Obesity?
2. Diet Foods & Drinks a Poor Choice for Young Children
3. Diet Soft Drinks May Increase Risk of Heart Disease
4. Mom Was Right: “Eat Your Soup!”
5. Junk Foods a Health Risk for Kids
6. America's Rising Concern About Sugar
