Indiana targets obesity

Indiana was named the 17th most obese state in the country last year according to the “F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America’s Future 2010” report from the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

In an attempt to lower these numbers, U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar, R-Ind., announced his partnership with Purdue Extension and FitCity for the Family Fitness Challenge April 18 through May 16.  

During the five-week challenge, the sponsors will send a weekly newsletter to participants with tips on healthy lifestyle habits to practice.

Participants will be able to track their improvements in an online database. The top 100 participants will receive recognition from Lugar for their efforts.

Indiana
Adults: 28.1%
Children: 14.6%
Blacks: 35.9%
Latinos: 26.8%

Kentucky
Adults: 30.5%
Children: 21%
Blacks: 42.6%
Latinos: 27.9%

Michigan
Adults: 29.4%
Children: 12.4%
Blacks: 38.2%
Latinos: 33.4%

Illinois
Adults: 26.6%
Children: 20.7%
Blacks: 35.5%
Latinos: 30.6%

Ohio
Adult all: 29%
Children: 18.5%
Blacks: 40.9%
Latinos: 32.5%