Mississippi Listed as 'Most Obese' State, Colorado 'Least Obese'

not when you are in an unsafe neighborhood. I know of mothers who keep their children locked up in their house for fear of the neighborhood they live in. And if there is sweltering heat and humidity you are not going to find anyone going outside for a jog around the block. Nor do these people have money for a gym membership or fresh fruit and vegetables that spoil in a moments notice. Also to feed a family of four and the recommended vegetables, your refrigerator does not even hold enough space for these nutritional requirements.

Obesity is much more complex than just getting off the couch and putting down the bon-bons.