http://www.free-articles-zone.com Morenos en 05/12/2009 They come by the thousands each January. As the last phosphors of football season fade from their widescreens, legions of American men firmly put down their remotes …. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=211173 2008-12-31 The facts are in – and the situation is serious. The growing state of Virginia is growing in size, as well. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=207934 2008-12-20 Obesity is a public health crisis in Wyoming. Across our state, the number of overweight and obese individuals is rapidly increasing. In the Cowboy State more than 60% of the population is overweight or obese. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=207935 2008-12-20 The “packers” we’re talking about are those of us who are packing on the pounds. According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, over 60% of the adult population here in Wisconsin overweight or obese – three out of every five grown-ups. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=207936 2008-12-20 West Virginia is getting fat – dangerously fat. According to data compiled by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, our beloved Mountain State is the second most overweight in the nation, with some 66% of the adult population overweight or obese. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=207937 2008-12-20 All across our state, the number of overweight and obese individuals is rapidly increasing. In the Evergreen State alone almost 60% of the population is overweight or obese. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=207938 2008-12-20 Country music and chicken, Beale Street and barbecue, Elvis and everything fried – the State of Tennessee will always be famous for good music and good cooking. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=207657 2008-12-19 Beef! Chili! Seafood! Soul food! Beer! Chicken-fried everything! And of course the best barbeque in the world. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=207659 2008-12-19 The disease is called obesity, and its main symptom is weight in excess of that which is healthy. From time to time, statistical data on public health is compiled into actuarial tables by the insurance industry. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=207661 2008-12-19 A specter is haunting Vermont – the specter of obesity. Despite its hard-earned reputation as a healthy state, more than 57% of the population of Vermont is overweight or obese according to data compiled by the U.S. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=207664 2008-12-19 Pennsylvania: known for its historical legacy, its natural beauty, and its vast array of delicious treats. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=207013 2008-12-18 Rhode Island – the smallest state -- has a big problem. That problem is obesity. Almost 59% of the population of the Ocean State is overweight or obese (18% obese, 39% overweight) according to data compiled by the U.S. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=207015 2008-12-18 What comes to mind when the words “South Carolina” are spoken? Good things: beaches and backwoods, history and hominy, sea breezes and Sea Island nights. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=207017 2008-12-18 An epidemic is raging in our state: the obesity epidemic. Across South Dakota, the number of overweight and obese individuals is rapidly increasing. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=207018 2008-12-18 Obesity is epidemic here in North Dakota. Across our state, the number of overweight and obese individuals is rapidly increasing. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=206748 2008-12-17 Ohio is under attack by obesity. Over 61% of the population of Ohio is overweight or obese. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=206749 2008-12-17 As the famous song says, “Oklahoma is OK!” -- and for us residents of the state, that’s the honest truth. From the farmlands to the ranches, from the Panhandle to the Arkansas border, “the land we belong to” is indeed grand. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=206750 2008-12-17 Obesity is Oregon’s most serious health crisis. Across our state, the number of overweight and obese individuals is rapidly increasing. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=206751 2008-12-17 Unfortunately, New Mexico’s fame isn’t the only thing growing: New Mexicans are, as well. The number of overweight and obese individuals in New Mexico is rapidly increasing; in fact, almost 59% of the population of our great state is overweight or obese. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=206094 2008-12-16 New York has always been a big place, and from Buffalo to the Big Apple, we’re growing bigger every day – at the waistline. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=206096 2008-12-16 North Carolina is a wonderful place -- a land of basketball, big smiles, and our unique form of barbecue, of course. Unfortunately, too much of anything – even our famous ‘cue! http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=206097 2008-12-16 Obesity – the condition of weighing more than is deemed medically healthy – is a health crisis in Nebraska. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=205739 2008-12-15 Obesity in Nevada has become a serious health crisis. In the Silver State, more than 60% of the population is overweight or obese, and the estimated costs for treating conditions associated with obesity totals $337 million annually, according to estimates from the U.S. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=205740 2008-12-15 New Hampshire is facing a public health crisis. Over the past decade our overweight and obesity rates have rise to rival tobacco use as one of the most significant public health problems in the state. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=205741 2008-12-15 Across New Jersey, the number of overweight and obese individuals is rapidly increasing. In fact, almost 59% of the population of the Garden State is overweight or obese. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=205742 2008-12-15 A specter is haunting the Old Line State: obesity. Today, some 60% of Maryland’s adults are overweight or obese …. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=201308 2008-12-03 The Bay State is facing a public health crisis: the crisis of obesity. Obesity -- the condition of being significantly above one’s healthy weight -- is on the rise in Massachusetts. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=201310 2008-12-03 Obesity is a major health crisis in Michigan. Defined as being significantly above one’s healthy weight, obesity has risen markedly in the Great Lakes State over the past decade… http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=201314 2008-12-03 Minnesota is known as “the fittest state in the nation”. Our state’s fine climate, its friendly folks, and its famous hot-dish hospitality combine to keep the overall health of Minnesotans well above the national norm. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=201315 2008-12-03 Mississippi is in deep trouble. According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, the Magnolia State is in the grip of an epidemic: the epidemic of obesity. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=201316 2008-12-03 Obesity is a health crisis in Louisiana, affecting nearly two-thirds of the state population. In fact, 62% of adults in Louisiana are overweight or obese. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=200776 2008-12-02 Maine is facing a public health crisis: the crisis of obesity. Across our state the number of overweight and obese individuals is rapidly increasing. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=200777 2008-12-02 Missouri is famous as the Show Me State. Unfortunately, our state has a lot more of itself to show these days. Across Missouri, nearly 62% of the adult population is overweight or obese. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=200778 2008-12-02 Obesity is a health crisis in Illinois. Across our state, the number of overweight and obese individuals is rapidly increasing. In fact, more than 61% of the population of Illinois is overweight or obese. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=200455 2008-12-01 How much do you weigh? Take your weight in pounds, and then multiply it by 703. How tall are you? Take your height in inches and multiply it by itself. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=200456 2008-12-01 Iowa is facing a health crisis. Across our state, the number of overweight and obese individuals is rapidly increasing. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=200459 2008-12-01 We’re getting fat, Kentucky. Across our state, the number of overweight and obese individuals is rapidly increasing. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=200463 2008-12-01 Obesity -- the condition of being significantly above one’s healthy weight -- is a health crisis in Delaware. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=200244 2008-11-30 Florida is facing a public health crisis: the crisis of obesity. Obesity, a disease in which a person’s weight becomes significantly above the norm, is on the rise in Florida. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=200245 2008-11-30 Obesity is a serious disease – a disease in which the sufferer’s body weight becomes far in excess of a healthy norm. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=200246 2008-11-30 We Idahoans take freedom seriously. Sadly, however, our freedom is being threatened by a disease – a disease that can limit our activities, our health, and our lives. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=200247 2008-11-30 Colorado is getting fatter. Despite our reputation as the slimmest state in the Union, the truth is that more Coloradans than not are overweight. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=200127 2008-11-29 The epidemic of obesity that is sweeping the nation has hit home in Connecticut, despite the state’s reputation of good health. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=200128 2008-11-29 We’re in trouble, Kansas – heavy trouble. That’s “heavy” as in obese. Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States, and may lead to other life-threatening illnesses, like Type II Diabetes or heart disease. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=200130 2008-11-29 The people of Montana face a health crisis: the crisis of obesity. Across our state, the number of overweight and obese individuals is rapidly increasing. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=200131 2008-11-29 Arkansas offers its people unparalleled opportunities to enjoy life – through its natural beauty, its friendly business climate, and its wealth of fine dining. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=199758 2008-11-28 Across America, the number of overweight and obese individuals is rapidly increasing. In fact, among people of all ethnic groups, obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=199756 2008-11-28 Obesity -- the condition of being significantly above one’s healthy weight -- is a health crisis in Alabama. Across our state, the number of overweight and obese individuals is rapidly increasing. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=199489 2008-11-27