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One in six adults in the 33 mostly rich countries of the OECD is obese (measured as a body mass index of 30 or more) according to a report published on September 23rd, 2010. The fattest countries are Mexico and the United States, where around a third of adults are obese. Britain's adults are the biggest in Europe.

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The average American watches 5 hours of TV per day. Who has time to exercise when there’s so much quality programming to be seen?

It's a simple equation: Exercise more and lose weight. Still, many people spend most of their time either behind a desk or driving to or from where that desk is located. A few states buck that trend with large cities that allow for more walking, biking, and commuting via public transportation, but are their citizens any more fit?

The infographic looks at the rates of obesity, food insecurity (aka hunger), poverty and Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) participation. States with high levels of food insecurity also have high levels of obesity. In addition 14 states that have higher than national average for hunger also have higher than the national average for obesity. High levels of SNAP participation does not seem to prevent high levels of obesity and hunger.

One in every three children ages 2-19 is overweight or obese.

Snacks available in middle and high school vending machines in United States of America.