Tennessee’s children are now the heaviest in the nation, and adults don’t fare much better, ranking sixth.
As we know, obesity is a serious health problem and can lead to diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer.
See how much you know about obesity in Tennessee, and scroll down to read about efforts to change it.
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Stories about fitness & obesity awareness in Tennessee

In Memphis, the first BlueCross Healthy Place will be a space where people of all ages can gather together, enjoy the outdoors and exercise. Click the photo to learn more.

Journey for Health offers free classes that focus on everything from exercise and cooking to nutrition and diabetes. Click the photo to learn more.

Healthier Tennessee helps get people active and eating healthy. Click the photo to learn more.