Colorado Remains Least Obese State, CDC Reports

There are currently no active polls at this time.
Click here to view other polls on our site and past poll results.

Save

Posted: 2:01 PM Jul 17, 2008
Last Updated: 2:01 PM Jul 17, 2008
Reporter: Associated Press

1 comments

A | A | A

Colorado is the least obese state in the country, according to a new government survey released Thursday.

Only about 19 percent of the people taking part in a random telephone survey last year by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were in that category.

Dr. William Dietz, who heads CDC's nutrition, physical activity and obesity division, says Colorado is a state with a reputation for exercise, and an elevation that causes the body to labor a bit more.

Meantime, Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee lead the nation in obesity. More than 30 percent of adults in each of the states tipped the scales enough to ensure the South remains the nation's fattest region.

The 2007 findings are similar to results from the three previous years.

More Stories
Genetic Link for Picky Eating

Insurers Make Pitch For Health Coverage Mandate

Daschle To Oversee Obama's Health Transition Team

30-Day Age Limit For NE Safe-Haven Law Advances

Baby First Coloradoan Hospitalized For Flu This Season

Report: Colorado Obesity Rate Doubled Since '95

Study: Brain Stimulation May Ease Anxiety Disorder

Study: Deadly Stomach Bug More Common Than Thought

Comments are posted from viewers like you and do not always reflect the views of this station.

Posted by: Troy Location: Loveland, CO on Jul 17, 2008 at 04:31 PM
Good grief... if Colorado has the least amount of obese people then our country has a serious problem. Just about everyone I see around here is fat and lazy.

11 for Health Links
	Arthritis Foundation The Arthritis Foundation helps people take control of arthritis by providing public health education; pursuing public policy and legislation; and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis.
	American Diabetes Association The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
	Peak Vista Community Health Centers Peak Vista is a nonprofit health center dedicated to medical and dental service of persons of all ages, cultures and economic backgrounds in the Pikes Peak region through eleven outpatient primary medical clinics and a dental clinic.
	March of Dimes The March of Dimes is dedicated to improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.
	El Paso County Health Department Log onto the El Paso County Department of Health & Environment Web Site to get information on programs and services. Watch KKTV 11 News This Morning on Tuesdays for important health news and information.
	American Heart Association The American Heart Association supports research, education, and community programs leading the fight against America’s No. 1 killer, cardiovascular disease.