Fattest and fittest states in USA
[...] According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), California adults are among the nation’s most active. Just a brisk, 30-minute walk most days can lower your risk of heart disease and diabetes. […]
7. Fit: Hawaii
With weather that’s often breezy, warm, and sunny, why would you want to stay inside watching television? Hawaiians aren’t just active. They’re healthy. This state has the nation’s longest life
expectancy. […]
4. Fit: Colorado
Colorado is one of the fittest places in the country, and it has the nation’s lowest rate of obesity, at 20.7%. Sure, its mountains and rivers attract outdoorsy types. But Colorado also has places to play close to home. About two-thirds of children and teens have parks, community centers, and sidewalks in their neighborhoods. […]
2. Fit: Vermont
Vermont’s children and adults are some of the most active in the nation. They are also more likely than most to eat their fruits and vegetables. In fact, Vermont was named the healthiest state in the nation in the 2011 America’s Health Rankings, which is sponsored by the United Health Foundation.
1. Fittest: Oregon
The West is the fittest region in the country, and Oregon is a prime example. With coast and mountains, lush forests and sand-swept deserts, the state’s varied terrain beckons sports enthusiasts. […]
(Available at: http://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-fattestand-fittest-states. Access: 4/13/2013.)
Mark in the answer sheet the sum of the CORRECT proposition(s), according to text
01. One can lower the risk of diabetes and heart problems by walking 30 minutes daily.
02. California, Hawaii, Colorado, and Vermont are among the fittest states in the USA.
04. The weather in Hawaii is an important factor to make people less fit.
08. Parks, community centers and sidewalks in Vermont contribute to increase obesity among children and adolescents in Colorado.
16. Children and adults in Vermont have unhealthy food habits, but they are physically active.