You're good if you live in Vermont. But the other states are a little more naughty.
Forbes magazine has released its list of America's fattest states in order. Below are the five fattest (or most unhealthy) and five least fattests (or healthiest) states. See where you're home state ranks.
The 5 Healthiest States:
1. Vermont
2. Utah
3. Massachusetts
4. Hawaii
5. New Hampshire
The 5 Unhealthiest States:
46. South Carolina
47. Louisiana
48. Alabama
49. Oklahoma
50. Mississippi
I live in New York, so that ranks at 25 on the list. Below you will find a link to the full list so you can look up your own state.
Also on that page is a list of the most obese states. But, for the purpose of top 5 lists, here are the top five most obese and least obese states.
The 5 Most Obese States:
1. Connecticut
2. Rhode Island
3. Massachussets
4. Florida
5. Wyoming
The 5 Least Obese States:
46. Kentucky
47. Mississippi
48. Oklahoma
49. Tennessee
50. Alabama
Here's the whole list: http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/16/unhealthy-healthy-states-lifestyle-health-states-top_chart.html?partner=msnhealth
posted @ Tuesday, November 17, 2009 5:31 PM