Why Are Southerners So Fat?

I came across this article in Time Magazine and thought it would be worth sharing.  I like how the article breaks down the multi-faceted reasons for the obesity epidemic in the South (limited access to healthy foods, both monetarily & limited healthy choices in certain regions; lack of exercise, and this is interesting--less public transportation, more narrow streets, and extreme heat). 

What I'd like to see are more SOLUTIONS!  And not just nutritionists and personal trainers--out of the box solutions!  So maybe we can't add more bus lines during a recession--but can we renovate parks?  Can we create more opportunities for fitness in these areas?  Instead of Rachel Ray and other cooking program peeps heading to South Beach to film the summer extravaganza shows...what about the middle of Mississippi--and donating farm shares to lower income families?  Teach them to cook the vegetables in healthier ways and give them the vegetables.  There are real-life solutions, but we need more 'real people' out there promoting them!

Here's a link to the article:

Why Are Southerners So Fat?.

Eight of the 10 fattest states are in the South, says a new report. The region famous for its fried food has been struggling with its weight for years, but then again, so has the rest of the country

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