Ever wonder which cities are fattest? What about which states are the fittest?
Well, you’re not alone. In fact, this is a matter of research which the Center for Disease Control and Prevention did in 2008.
Why is this important to know which are the fattest cities and states? It’s important because the environment and society in which you live play a significant role in how you and your family deal with weight issues. In places where there are more fat people, it is more likely to develop weight problems. Therefore, it may be a consideration worth making when deciding where to live.
Here are the ten fattest cities in America in 2008:
10. Louisville-Jefferson, Ky
9. Charlotte, N.C.
8. Jacksonville, Fla.
7. El Paso, Texas
6. Houston, Texas
5. New York
4. Las Vegas, Nevada
3. San Antonio, Texas
2. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1. Miami, Florida
Here are the ten Fittest cities in America – Hurray for them:
10. Virginia Beach, Va.
9. Omaha, Neb.
8. Seattle, Washington
7. Honolulu, Hawaii
6. Portland, Oregon
5. Albuquerque, N.M.
4. Denver, Colorado
3. Minneapolis, Minnesota
2. Colorado Springs, Colorado
1. Salt Lake City, Utah
Here are the five most obese states in America (for 2008):
5. West Virginia with 30.3 percent obesity rate
4. Louisiana with 30.7 percent
3. Tennessee with 30.7 percent
2. Alabama with 30.9 percent
1. Mississippi with 32.6 percent
Here are the five least obese states:
5. Hawaii with 21.7 percent obesity rate
4. Connecticut with 21.7 percent
3. Rhode Island with 21.7 percent
2. Massachusetts with 21.7 percent
1. Colorado with 19.3 percent – making it the State with the lowest obesity rate in America.