* Not surprised that a bunch of Red States land  at the bottom.

Data used was from 2021 and 2023.

Disclaimer: The Fittest States Index was commissioned and published by Nursa, a per diem healthcare staffing company, and has not been independently peer-reviewed. Rankings are based on a composite of publicly available health and lifestyle data and are intended for informational purposes only. This analysis should not be interpreted as medical advice or used as a substitute for guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.

* l had a friend of mine pass through Tennessee or one of those neighboring states a few years ago & he said that just about every kid under 10 that he saw was overweight. The kicker was when he ordered a salad, the folks all stared at him as though he was a visitor from another galaxy.