Eastern Standard: Obesity in the Commonwealth

One place where Kentucky ranks among the top ten states is…obesity. One study ranks the Commonwealth as 6^th most obese, not far behind 4^th place Tennessee and 3^rd place West Virginia.

Is there something about this region of the country that causes obesity?

GUESTS:

Lori Giliam - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with Appalachian Regional Heathcare, based in Hazard.

Karina Christopher - Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Foods at Eastern Kentucky University, Nutrition Consultant for EKU athletic teams.

Resources mentioned during the show:

ChooseMyPlate.gov

Life's Simple 7

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