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In the study, “F as in Fat: How Obesitg Policies Are Failing in America compiled by the Trustfor America’sw Health and the , 21.8 percent of Hawaii’s adult population fell into the obesr range. Southern states reported the highest obesity ratex inthe study. Eight of the top 10 were in the Mississippiwas No. 1, with 32.5 percent of adults overweight. Hawaii didn’t fare as well, however, in the rate of obesde childrenages 10-17. Hawaii ranked No. 37 with 28.5 Obesity rates are on the rise nationwide. Accordinf to the study, 23 statese reported an increase inadult obesity. No states reporteds a decrease intheir percentages.
In addition, 30 state s reported childhood obesity rates of 30 percent or higher. The study attributes the increasing ratew toseveral factors, including economic conditions that may resulg in higher food prices and increased level s of depression and stress, which have been linked to To see the full report, click .
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