August 30, 2006
A Study Where it’s Good that Rhode Island is at the Bottom
Carroll Andrew Morse
Continuing the day-of-lists theme that seems to have developed, according to a study by the Trust for America’s Health, Rhode Island is the 48th most obese state in the nation (but still only second best in New England [h/t 7-to-7])...
- Massachusetts 17.9% (49th)
- Rhode Island 18.6% (48th)
- Connecticut 18.9% (47th)
- Vermont 19.1% (45th)
- New Hampshire 19.9% (43rd)
- Maine 21.3% (32nd)
Whatever the answer, I think the obvious way to celebrate Rhode Island's excellent rating in the obesity study is with a piece of “The Giving Cake” served by Gregg’s Restaurants. Part of the purchase price of every slice of Giving Cake is donated to Hasbro Children’s Hospital.
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