New report shows obesity is sharply rising in every state across the U.S.

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New report shows obesity is sharply rising in every state across the U.S.

A new report on obesity found that the obesity rate has increased for every state in the U.S.Trust for America’s Health released their annual report and it showed an alarming trend.“Obesity is on the rise, it’s a serious problem and it really needs policy action to solve,” said Rhea Farberman, an expert with the TFAH.The report shows over the past 20 years, the obesity rate in adults is up 37%. For children, the rates are even higher, at 42%.“We…