Colorado records lowest obesity rate in the U.S.
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Colorado has the lowest adult obesity rate in the country, despite a slight rise over a five-year span, according to a new report.
Why it matters: Obesity is tied to several health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, COVID-19 complications and more.
The big picture: The state's 25% rate ranked last among states and Washington, D.C., per a new "State of Obesity" report from the nonprofit Trust for America's Health.
- The data shows that between 2019 and 2024, Colorado's rate grew by 5%.
The intrigue: The number of U.S. states with adult obesity rates at or above 35% dropped slightly in 2024 compared to the year prior, yet remains far higher than just a decade ago.
Zoom out: 19 states have adult obesity rates at or above 35% as of 2024 — a drop from 23 states the year before.