The latest ProCon website explores many pro and con arguments and includes sources, images, videos, reader comments, and a section of little known facts called "Did You Know?" The findings should help readers think critically, educate themselves, and make informed decisions about eating, exercise, and their own Body Mass Index (BMI).

Did You Know?

In 2008 Mississippi had the highest rate of obesity out of all the U.S. states at 32.8% of its population. Colorado had the lowest rate at 18.5%. Out of dozens of countries studied, U.S. males ranked 5th and U.S. females ranked 11th in obesity according to World Health Organization data from 2000-2007.In 2005 obesity accounted for an estimated 216,000 deaths (1 in 10 deaths) among U.S. adults. It was the third-leading risk factor in U.S. adult deaths after tobacco smoking (467,000 deaths) and high blood pressure (395,000 deaths).67% of the adult U.S. population was either overweight or obese between 2005-2006.Since 2002, Americans who are medically diagnosed as obese have been allowed to claim federal tax deductions for doctor prescribed treatments, "special food," and weight loss programs.

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