Recently in October in Seattle, someone graffitied a Burger King billboard in order to raise increased awareness about obesity in the United States and how fast food chains are making the problem worse.
In 2010, no state had a prevalence of obesity less than 20%. Thirty-six states had a prevalence of 25% or more; 12 of these states (Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia) had a prevalence of 30% or more (CDC.com).
The Center for Disease Control also listed he medical costs associated with obesity, the staggering number totals about $147 billion in 2008 alone.
The unavailability of fresh fruits and vegetables, and the increase in consumption of fast food is some of the reason for these new, higher numbers.
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