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Friday, September 08, 2006

Which Is The Fattest And Fittest State In The Union?

Mississippi is the fattest state and Colorado is the fittest according to a study done by CalorieLab. Maybe I can turn the tide in Alabama which was not far behind in Fattest State Competition

CalorieLab has just released a list of the fattest states in the country for 2006. Their research reveals that Mississippi is the fattest state, where approximately 29.5% of the population is obese based on a three year statistical average. If the statistics are extended to include the overweight population, as well as those who are obese, the results show that over 2/3 (67.3%) of the state's residents are either overweight or obese; Mississippi is the only state to have that dubious honor. Following close behind in the obesity count are Alabama, West Virginia, Louisiana and Kentucky. Colorado is the leanest state, followed in no particular order by Hawaii, Montana and a handful of the New England states.

The data was gathered from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System database from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, which reveals some very interesting information about some of the factors that contribute to obesity, such as diet, nutrition and physical activity levels. For example, only 16% of adults in Mississippi eat the recommended 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day, compared to 29% in California and 30% in Vermont.

Tuesday, September 05, 2006

The Hottest Band On The Planet "OK GO" Checks In With "Dr. Fitness"

Check out our radio show this week and you'll hear our interview with Tim Nordwind, The bass Player, for Ok Go. You'll hear what went down at the MTV Music Awards. Also check out our hot girlfriends, "The Nutrition Twins" on Queer Eye For The Straight Guy. The Nutrition Twins® appear as special guest consultants on the show to help the "Rounder Brothers" melt off pounds! Please watch and see the amazing transformation this Tuesday on Bravo, 10 pm (EST). (Also, look for re-runs—Bravo usually repeats Tuesday’s Queer Eye show on Thursdays). If you want to hear about how to pick the best athletic shoe for you, listen to our radio show this week!!!!!