Survey: These Are the Most and Least Obese States in America
Mother Jones
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West Virginia’s tenure as the most obese state in America—a three-year run that no one ever called a dynasty—is over.
According to Gallup, which just released its 2013 survey on obesity in America, 35.4 percent of Mississippians have a BMI above 30, giving the home of 3 Doors Down the highest obesity rate in the Union. West Virginia came in second at 34.4 percent.
Meanwhile, Montana toppled three-time defending least-obese champion and budding marijuana tourist destination Colorado, with a svelte 19.6 percent.
You can check out the full results here.
On average, residents of the 10 most obese states were—unsurprisingly—less likely to eat healthily, consume fruits and vegetables, or workout regularly than residents of the least obese states.
Overall the national obesity rate rose to 27.1 percent in 2013. It has risen every year since 2008.
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Survey: These Are the Most and Least Obese States in America
