Obesity in America-where does your State rank?

The obesity rate in the U.S. is sadly and steadily climbing. There’s only one state left that can boast (if you can boast on such a thing) an obesity rate below 20%. You’re right; it’s an “outdoor state”. Colorado! No surprise. Six states including South Carolina and Tennessee weigh in at over 30%. The rest of us rank somewhere in the middle.

Speaking of the "middle", have you read your labels lately? High fructose corn syrup is in everything from fruit juice and yogurt to cereal and cough medicine.

A friend of mine was shocked when I pointed out that the pancake syrup she loves is simply various forms of sugar with coloring. “You know there’s no maple syrup in here at all, don’t you?” Silence. I’ll take that as a “no”. Apparently those maple leaves on the label are just for decoration. Read your labels, know what you buying and for the skinny on alternative and natural sweeteners read Stevia, Honey, Agave Nectar, and More.


For a full list of states and their obesity rates visit cdc.gov.