Ranking Each Of The States Based On The Obesity Rate

Published on 11/17/2020
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Colorado – 22.6% Obesity Rate

According to statistics, Colorado is the state with the lowest number of obese people. In 2017, around 23 percent of the adults residing in this state were obese, the country’s lowest rate. The number of obese individuals, however, keeps increasing. Those aged between 45 and 64 in Colorado are most likely to be obese. Of course, by raising awareness and passing related laws, the state is taking action and trying to lower those numbers.

Colorado 22.6% Obesity Rate

Colorado 22.6% Obesity Rate

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District of Columbia – 23% Obesity Rate

There was a 1.9 percent decrease in obesity in District residents in 2012 – compared to 2011 – according to a survey conducted. It’s most common in the district of Columbia among adults aged 40-64. Still, this neighborhood ranks the second-lowest rate of obesity in the United States, just above Colorado. 17.8 percent of children in the district of Columbia were overweight, while 17.7 percent were obese. Surveys conducted revealed that they lacked nutrition and did not do enough physical activity.

District Of Columbia 23% Obesity Rate

District Of Columbia 23% Obesity Rate

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