Harkening back to a previous post regarding fatty foods, I thought I should provide you an update regarding obesity in Oklahoma.According to an article in today's Tulsa World, Oklahoma ranks 8th out of 50 states on an obesity thermometer. Unbelievably, Oklahoma has a 28.1% obesity rate.
The article indicated that Oklahoma was ranked 6th for type 2 diabetes -- a disease typically associated with obesity -- and eighth for hypertension. Not surprisingly, it ranked No. 5 for the highest rates of physical inactivity.
According to the study, individuals are considered obese if their body mass index (B.M.I.) — calculated by weight and height ratios — is 30 or higher. Here is the chart included in the Tulsa World article:
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