1. State-specific Prevalence of Obesity Among U.S. Adults, by Race/Ethnicity, 2006-2008 Definitions: Obesity: Body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. Body mass index (BMI): A measure of an adult’s weight in relation to his or her height, specifically the adult’s weight in kilograms divided by the square of his or her height in meters. Definitions: Obesity: Body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. Body mass index (BMI): A measure of an adult’s weight in relation to his or her height, specifically the adult’s weight in kilograms divided by the square of his or her height in meters.

2. Methods: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). Self-reported weights and heights. Limited to three years of data and limited to three racial/ethnic populations; non-Hispanic whites, non-Hispanic blacks, and Hispanics. Age-adjusted to the 2000 U.S. standard population. Methods: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). Self-reported weights and heights. Limited to three years of data and limited to three racial/ethnic populations; non-Hispanic whites, non-Hispanic blacks, and Hispanics. Age-adjusted to the 2000 U.S. standard population. State-specific Prevalence of Obesity Among U.S. Adults, by Race/Ethnicity, 2006-2008

3. Source: CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. (*BMI 30) Hispanic State-specific Prevalence of Obesity* Among U.S. Adults, by Race/Ethnicity, 2006-2008 White non-Hispanic Black non-Hispanic

4. Source: CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. (*BMI 30) White non-Hispanic State-specific Prevalence of Obesity* Among U.S. Adults, by Race/Ethnicity, 2006-2008

5. Source: CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. (*BMI 30) State-specific Prevalence of Obesity* Among U.S. Adults, by Race/Ethnicity, 2006-2008 Black non-Hispanic

6. Source: CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. (*BMI 30) Hispanic State-specific Prevalence of Obesity* Among U.S. Adults, by Race/Ethnicity, 2006-2008

7. Source: CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Table. Prevalence of obesity, by region and race/ethnicity, 2006-2008 Non-Hispanic whiteNon-Hispanic blackHispanic Total Both sexes23.735.728.7 Men25.431.627.8 Women21.839.229.4 Northeast Both sexes22.631.726.6 Men25.026.526.9 Women20.036.126.0 Midwest Both sexes25.436.329.6 Men27.032.129.7 Women23.840.129.2 South Both sexes24.436.929.2 Men26.332.628.3 Women22.540.629.7 West Both sexes21.033.129.0 Men22.134.127.3 Women19.832.030.4

8. Source: CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Summary Non-Hispanic blacks had the highest prevalence, followed by Hispanics, and non- Hispanic whites For non-Hispanic blacks − Overall prevalence of obesity—35.7% − Higher prevalences were found in the Midwest and South − Prevalence ranged from 23.0% (New Hampshire) to 45.1% (Maine) − 40 states had a prevalence of ≥ 30% − 5 states (Alabama, Maine, Mississippi, Ohio, and Oregon) had a prevalence of ≥ 40%

9. Source: CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Summary (Cont’d) For Hispanics − Overall prevalence of obesity—28.7% − Lower prevalence was observed in the Northeast − Prevalence ranged from 21.0% (Maryland) to 36.7% (Tennessee) − 11 states had a prevalence of ≥ 30% For non-Hispanic whites − Overall prevalence of obesity—23.7% − Higher prevalences were found in the Midwest and South − Prevalence ranged from 9.0% (DC) to 30.2% (West Virginia) − Only one state (West Virginia) had a prevalence of ≥ 30% − 5 states (California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, and New Mexico) and DC had a prevalence of <20%