It’s that time of year again. It’s time for the US annual obesity rankings. Surprise, surprise, obesity rates rose in 23 states over the past year, hikes!
America’s fattest state is Mississippi, followed closely by Alabama. It is a bit alarming that 32.5% of adults in Mississippi are obese and 44.4% of children are overweight or obese. I’ve never been to Mississippi or Alabama, nor have I ever wanted to visit those states, but now here is even more reason NOT to go. I would probably have a difficult finding foods that I like to eat.
Colorado has the lowest obesity rate at 18.9%. I think I will head west (the closer to California the better) instead of south.
There are a number of health risks associated with obesity some of which include: diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and high blood pressure.
Unfortunately most American’s are clueless about health and nutrition and believe that as long as they include a supersized diet coke/pepsi with their Big Mac and large fries it’s okay. Everyone wants that magic/miracle pills that will give them washboard abs and a toned midsection! I say, step away from the junk foods and by all means stay away from the 7 C’s: cookies, crackers, cream, chocolate, cakes, cereals and colas!
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