The obesity epidemic is certainly spreading faster than the Nile Virus. Mississippi is reportedly the most obese state and cracks the previous record by having over 30% of its adult population classified as obese. Colorado is the leanest at around 18%. The CDC has declared obesity to be a serious problem and feels that there is a strong relationship between lack of exercise and obesity. D.C. has the highest percentage of obese youth, at 22.8%. It’s time for people to get moving!
This is covered by the AP at the WSJ, among other places.
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