Adult Obesity On The Rise In The Extra Large Cowboy State

28% of all adults in Wyoming are affected by adult obesity. Study says increase from 2012 to 2013. Put down the double cheeseburger.

Wyoming is joining the obese nation for adult weight problems. The study reported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation reports that the increase is due to longer work hours, less time to eat healthy more time spent at fast food joints. Wyoming is one of five states experiencing a problem. Next to smoking, obesity is the leading cause of death in Wyoming.

In case you are wondering, our neighbors to the south, Colorado has the lowest obesity rate. Mississippi and West Virginia have the highest obesity rate. Cousin Eddie was right in Christmas Vacation, he quit eating squirrels when he found out the were high in cholesterol.