41 A Christian Guide to Body Stewardship, Diet and Exercise • 8 states had an obesity trend between 25% and < 30% • 22 states had an obesity trend between 30% and < 35% • 17 states had an obesity trend between 35% and < 40% • 2 states had an obesity trend ≥ 40% • Southern states had the highest prevalence of obesity (36.3%), followed by the Midwest (35.4%), the Northeast (29.9%), and the West (28.7%) Figure 3.1. Prevalence of Obesity in U.S. Adults in 2021 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2020), only Colorado and the District of Columbia reported obesity trends below 25%. According to their findings, the lower obesity trend, at least for Colorado, is likely due in part to a culture of outdoor recreation (e.g., hiking, skiing). In fact, 82.3% of the individuals surveyed admitted to being physically active within the past month (compared to a 76.2% median for the other states). However, the obesity trend for Colorado has doubled in just a little over a decade and is currently ranked higher for childhood obesity as compared to the other states. Due to relatively low number of participants and the transient nature of those interviewed, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates the actual obesity trend for the District of Columbia is much higher than that currently reported. The takeaway message is that the obesity trend for all Americans, regardless of state or territory, is on the rise.
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