Posted Aug 31, 2007 at 10:46PM by Isaac C. Listed in: Science Tags: New Mexico
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Fat America - Image 1While the fat gene may in fact exist, it's still no excuse. Research from the Trust for America's Health group discovered that the obesity rate in America is still rising and showing no signs of stopping. They found that 31 of the 50 US states have an increased number of obese persons since last year.

Following a case study of comparative data stretching over 4 years, the group has found that Mississippi has the worst case of obesity in adults with 30% of them classified with obesity, while Colorado has the least with 17.6%. The District of Columbia has the most obese kids (aged 10-17) with 22.8% of them classified as obese.

Last year, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 22% of Americans do not engage in physical activity for a month. The number is higher in Mississippi, Louisiana, Kentucky and Tennessee, where more than 30% don't exercise. One interesting point in the study is that even the five poorest states ranked in the 10 most obese in the country, excepting the District of Columbia and New Mexico.

So exercising thumbs on a controller doesn't count?


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   by Tito0096 (Unregistered) - 2007-08-31
 » People Need to get colonics

Its the adults fault because they eat a lot and the parents fault for the kids. There is no excuse. . . . .


   Re: G.C (Unregistered) - 2007-09-01
 » Lol Yh

Greedy Bastads
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   by na2rul - 2007-09-01
 » Im convinced

Many girls from my school were skinny and are now a bit fat at 20 yrs old

   by Reever (Unregistered) - 2007-09-01
 » Sick!!!!!

That fatty in the picture looks like he's pregnant!!! I'm SOOO glad I look nothing like that.

   by mikey (Unregistered) - 2007-09-01
 » wword

no ***** this is just common knowledge.... i worked at a Keyfood (supermarket) in new york and like 95% of the people i rang up were over weight by alot... old or not people should take care of themselves

   by 1 (Unregistered) - 2007-09-01
 » 2

This is sad. Get some exercise for heaven's sake, walk the dog, walk to work, go swimming, etc. - whatever burns up that fat and make you sweat! Stay healthy Damn It!



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