Weight-ography

An interesting map of the distribution of obesity in the US:

Percent of Obese Adults - Body Mass Index Greater than 30, 2006

Source: Centers for Disease Control. Click here for Body Mass Index maps by county.

Interesting perspectives from two of my favorite bloggers, Julian Sanchez and Ryan Avent.

See this post on how changing prices of food affect what we eat and listen to Russ Roberts' podcast on the economics of obesity.