Iowa is in the top 10 in the nation for the highest average obesity rate — about a 30 BMI. The majority of states more obese than Iowa are in the South.
from NORC, a social research group based at the University of Chicago.Why it matters:
Obesity is linked to a number of health complications, ranging from heart disease to increased risk of COVID-19 hospitalization.By the numbers:The majority of states more obese than Iowa are in the South, including Louisiana at 47.9% and Alabama at 49.9%.The complicated medical condition is influenced by income, education, health care access and opportunities for physical activity.
Especially in Iowa, ZIP codes matter. Despite being known as a food provider for the nation, food deserts here are prevalent and both urban and rural families can struggle to find nutritional foods.
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Formula Equal: Inside the plans to launch a '50% male, 50% female' F1 team | CNNFor the past four years, Craig Pollock has been secretly laying the groundwork for a new Formula One team unlike any other already on the paddock. Now he's ready share his plans with the world.
Leer más »
Harleysville man completes 50 marathons in all 50 statesFrom the mountains of Montana to the deserts of Arizona, marathon runner Keith Tindall accomplished a goal he set out to accomplish decades ago.
Leer más »
At least 50 US govt employees hit with spyware, prompting new rulesAt least 50 U.S. government staffers stationed in 10 countries were targeted with commercial hacking tools, commonly known as spyware, a senior administration official said, highlighting the growing threat by offensive cyber vendors and prompting the White House to introduce rules to hinder the spying.
Leer más »
BP, ADNOC offer to buy 50% of Israel's NewMed EnergyBP and Abu Dhabi's state oil giant on Tuesday offered to acquire 50% of Israeli offshore natural gas producer NewMed Energy for around $2 billion, making their entry into Israel's growing energy sector.
Leer más »
Out of Control Driver Hits 2 Cars, Sends Car Wash Worker Flying 50 Feet in NJA New Jersey car wash employee was seriously injured on the job Sunday when a driver lost control and struck the man, throwing him nearly 50 feet. Police in Verona said the 41-year-old man working at Quality Car Care Car Wash had been detailing a car in the front of the business when a driver heading down Bloomfield Avenue lost…
Leer más »
Nifty 50 Forecast: Pulls Back to Find SupportThe Nifty 50 has fallen over the last several days to pull back toward support, mainly around the ₹17,000 level- trading forextrading
Leer más »