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How Healthy is Your State?
Friday, November 23, 2007
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Do you choose where to live based on the health care system or the lifestyle of the people? According to a report by the United Health Foundation, Vermont leads the pack as this year's healthiest state, followed by Minnesota. You may be wondering, “How did they arrive at this conclusion?” The ratings were based on 20 wellness factors ranging from rates of obesity to high school graduation. Unfortunately, Mississippi and Louisiana ranked at the bottom this year. Can you spot the link here? I don't know about you, but I think poverty is the thread that binds these two states to the bottom of this list. Curious to know how your state stacks up in this ranking? Click here.
Samantha, RD, LD/N
Nutrition Specialist
“We are all measured by inches, ages, numbers and all the outside things that don’t add up to who we are on the inside. So let your weight loss journey be one of self-acceptance every step of the way. If you are unhappy with yourself fifty pounds heavier you’ll probably feel the same way when you lose the weight. Happiness is not embedded in outward appearances.”
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