The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has issued a press release stating that Colorado is the least obese state in the nation, being #1 in the U.S. for fitness and having the lowest prevalence of diabetes. Colorado took top honors last year as well. The CDPHE has published a number of studies on obesity and diabetes in Colorado. Check out the following resources:
- The Weight of the State
- Colorado Reducing Childhood Obesity Action Guide
- Childhood Obesity
- Obesity and Overweight Among Colorado Adults
- The Burden of Diabetes in Colorado
- Colorado Diabetes Resource Guide
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