Just how fat are we?
Very.
In 1991, four states had obesity prevalence rates of 15–19 percent and no states had rates at or above 20 percent.
In 1995, obesity prevalence in each of the 50 states was less than 20 percent. In 2000, 28 states had obesity prevalence rates less than 20 percent.
In 2005, only 4 states had obesity prevalence rates less than 20 percent, while 17 states had prevalence rates equal to or greater than 25 percent, with 3 of those having prevalences equal to or greater than 30 percent (Louisiana, Mississippi, and West Virginia).
CDC, Trends 1985-2005