The Obesity Epidemic & Free Classes This Week

The Obesity Epidemic

2010 State Obesity Rates
State	%	State	%	State	%	State	%
Alabama	32.2	Illinois	28.2	Montana	23.0	Rhode Island	25.5
Alaska	24.5	Indiana	29.6	Nebraska	26.9	South Carolina	31.5
Arizona	24.3	Iowa	28.4	Nevada	22.4	South Dakota	27.3
Arkansas	30.1	Kansas	29.4	New Hampshire	25.0	Tennessee	30.8
California	24.0	Kentucky	31.3	New Jersey	23.8	Texas	31.0
Colorado	21.0	Louisiana	31.0	New Mexico	25.1	Utah	22.5
Connecticut	22.5	Maine	26.8	New York	23.9	Vermont	23.2
Delaware	28.0	Maryland	27.1	North Carolina	27.8	Virginia	26.0
District of Columbia	22.2	Massachusetts	23.0	North Dakota	27.2	Washington	25.5
Florida	26.6	Michigan	30.9	Ohio	29.2	West Virginia	32.5
Georgia	29.6	Minnesota	24.8	Oklahoma	30.4	Wisconsin	26.3
Hawaii	22.7	Mississippi	34.0	Oregon	26.8	Wyoming	25.1
Idaho	26.5	Missouri	30.5	Pennsylvania	28.6

The data shown in these maps were collected through the CDC's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), on the basis of self-reported weight and height. Each year, state health departments use standard procedures to collect data through a series of monthly telephone interviews with U.S. adults. Prevalence estimates generated for the maps may vary slightly from those generated for the states by the BRFSS as slightly different analytic methods are used.

County-Specific Obesity, Diabetes, and Physical Inactivity Prevalence

Combining county-level estimates for obesity, diagnosed diabetes, and leisure time physical inactivity for 2008 show that counties with high levels of all three conditions are primarily concentrated in the South and Appalachia, while counties with low levels of all three conditions are primarily concentrated in the Northeast and West.

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Free classes this week only!  A great new opportunity to "try before you buy" -- get to know the instructor and see what the class is like.  No pre-registration is required.  Just show up, and try something new! Free sample classes schedule >>  Wednesday, Sept. 7: 8-9:30 a.m. - Adult Live Ball Tennis Workout, Poinsettia Park Tennis Court 4 3:30-4:30 p.m. - Big Hitters Tennis for ages 11-14, Poinsettia Park Tennis Court 1 4:30-6 p.m. - Youth Tournament Tennis for ages 11-16, Poinsettia Park Tennis Court 1 7-8 p.m. - Beginning Jitterbug Swing, Senior Center Activity Room Thursday, Sept. 8 9 -10 a.m. - Health Barre, Calavera Hills Community Center 10:15-11:15 a.m. - Zumba Fitness, Calavera Hills Community Center Saturday, Sept. 10 10 -10:45 a.m. - Princess Ballet and Tap, Harding Community Center and LULULEMON,CARLSBAD Sunday September 11th, 2011  Sweaty Sundays Join Jessica from Purefitness at 10am for Boot Camp! Get ready to sweat!