ON TWO; FIT OR FAT?

The Houston Chronicle
October 5, 2004

The federal government recently published a list of states, and the percentage of adults who get recommended amounts of exercise, an important step in controlling obesity and its health and economic implications. The exercise recommendations are 20 minutes a day, three days a week of vigorous activity, or 30 minutes, five days a week of moderate activity, such as brisk walking or gardening.

Top 5 states:
1. Wyoming 55.8%
2. Washington 55.5%
3. Vermont 55.0%
4. Alaska 54.6%
5. Idaho 54.3%

Bottom 5 states:
1. Kentucky 28.9%
2. Nebraska 34.2%
3. Louisiana 35.1%
4. Tennessee 36.9%
5. Mississippi 37.6%

Texas 42.9%