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Big all over

From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, I’m Ira Dreyfuss with HHS HealthBeat.

Bigger and better? No, this bigger is worse.

Americans are gaining weight, and the gains raise their risks of diabetes and high blood pressure, as well as other conditions. And, while some states have the problem worse than others, no state escapes.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention summarized the state data in its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The CDC’s Dianna Densmore:

"When comparing data from 1995, 2000 and 2005, the number of obese individuals had increased significantly in each state." (nine seconds)

Densmore says people can move toward lower weight, starting with 30 minutes of moderate physical activity daily, and following a healthy diet like the plans in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Learn more at www.hhs.gov.

HHS HealthBeat is a production of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. I'm Ira Dreyfuss.

Last revised: October 30, 2006

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