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It's official: everyone is fatter in the U.S.

overweightDo you live in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Michigan, or West Virginia? Congratulations, you're the fattest people in the country!

That's the findings of the CDC and the BRFSS. Over the past 20 years, the waistlines of people in those states have increased 25% or more (the data is from 2004). But people in other states shouldn't feel so superior. Every state has increased in the past 20 years. The only state that didn't was Hawaii, and that's because they don't have any data for Hawaii. But come on, poi donuts and Macademia nuts? I bet they're getting bigger too.

Also check out the fittest cities, fattest cities, and how you can stay fit.

Filed Under: Trends, Health & Medical
Tags: cnn, fast food, fattest states, fittest states, obesity, overeating, overweight americans, OverweightAmericans

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jason

8-09-2007 @1:01AM jason said... increase in diabetes as well
processed foods that contain High Fructose corn syrup are killing us

80% of america dose no excersise after they graduate /quit high school
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Julie

8-09-2007 @12:38PM Julie said... I'm in NY and always struggle with my weight.So do friends and family. I believe it comes down to the new huge portion sizes and the fact that most of us sit at a computer all day. All you can eat buffets, super size this and that,it was bound to take it's toll on our waistelines.
http://noshtalgia.blogspot.com/2006_12_01_archive.html
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MJ

8-11-2007 @1:22AM MJ said... All foodies do........need to name very state on this one!
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