Colorado, Hawaii, and Utah had the lowest obesity levels in the United States in 2010, although at least 2 in 10 adults were obese in each of these states. West Virginia, Mississippi, and Kentucky had the highest obesity rates, with more than 3 in 10 obese residents living in these states. The prevalence of obesity is nearly eight percentage points higher, on average, in the 11 states with the highest obesity levels compared with the 10 states with the lowest obesity levels — 30.5% vs. 22.6%, respectively.

Obesity Lowest in Colorado, Highest in West Virginia

A study of Irish obese patients has found that those with the most severe degree of obesity were those who became overweight before the age of 10.

According to the Obesity Research Group, which is made up of researchers from St Vincent’s and St Columcille’s Hospitals in Dublin, one in four Irish adults is obese and the number of people with ‘extreme’ obesity is increasing at an alarming rate.

Extreme obesity refers to people with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 50. A healthy BMI is between 20 and 25.

‘Extreme’ obesity on the increase

Does obesity cause horrific spelling? At the very least, pay close attention to this shopping list found at Walmart so you can learn what foods to avoid if don’t want to become a moron.

Fat Thanks to Sona G. for the tip!

Horrible Spelling Walmart Grocery List | someecards.com

A 400-pound woman was allegedly caught shoplifting and was subsequently tasered after her motorised cart got stuck when she was trying to escape.

Jerrie Perkins, 30, allegedly tried to steal $600 worth of electronic goods from a Meijer store in Pontiac, Michigan.

Her attempt was foiled, however, when her motorised cart got stuck in the exit door.

Fat Thanks to Anant P. for the tip!

400-pound woman is ‘caught shoplifting’ when her motorised cart gets stuck in exit doors | Mail Online