Distinctive Dishonor: We’re No. 1 – for Obesity

"In the United States, we take pride in being first. Unfortunately, one area where we rank No. 1 isobesity.

Yes, the U.S. tops the category for both adult and child obesity. The statistics are alarming. In the last 35 years, rates of obesity have increased 2 to 4 times in all age groups. During that same period, the number of states for which more than 25 percent of their population is overweight increased from zero to 32."