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Americans are still fat and getting fatter. However, we have slowed down are rate. For 2/3 of states, more than a quarter of adults are obese according to the Trust for America's Health. To be obese, one must exceed a BMI of 30.
The largest offender of obesity is the southern United States. Mississippi is the fattest state in union. Over a third of people in Mississippi are considered to be obese. Of the top ten states with highest rates obesity, eight of the states belonged to the south. Adding to the trouble, the south has a high rate of diabetes and hypertension. The region is also known for having low amounts to physical activity.
However, exercise does not always correlate with exercise. This comes as a big surprise. While most of the states that have high obesity rates also have high inactivity rates, there are some exceptions. New Jersey ranks high inactivity but has a low rate of obesity. There were only four states that landed on both the least obese and most active lists: Hawaii, Utah, Vermont, and Colorado. These results indicate lack of exercise is not the only factor contributing to the trend.
Schools are working towards reducing obesity in children. Nineteen states require nutritional standards of school food to be above what is required federally. The requirements are not just for lunch but for snacks and drinks sold in machines. Thirty states have enacted a snack tax to reduce unhealthy eating. Researchers praise these steps saying habits learned in school carry on throughout adult life. The main reason kids are overweight though is overeating.
While food is improving, kids still need to exercise more. More than two thirds of kids ages 6 to 17 do not participate in vigorous form of exercise such as playing a sport. Vigorous exercise is defined as any 20 minute activity that causes heavy breathing and sweat. Since exercise is important for developing kids, these statistics are a cause for concern.
With the economy struggling, obesity rates are likely to grow. Nutritious foods are more expensive, and people have difficulty affording those foods. Stress also leads to people stopping their physical activity.
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