Alabama obesity rates

Alabama has ranked 48th on the Nutritional Well-Being Index, a study that examined the correlation between diet and quality of life.

A staggering 88% of grill masters in the United States favor meats, especially steak for their barbecues. But the latest research finds Americans are diversifying their BBQ menus with a growing interest in seafood and veggies. A popular choice in Alabama is pointing to healthier eating for a State with reputation for obesity and the medical comorbidities that go with it.

A new report by two public health groups says Alabama has the eighth highest adult obesity rate in the nation.The report released Thursday by the Trust…

A program designed to help Alabamians lose weight is kicking off its seventh year. The state Department of Public Health is encouraging four-member teams…

If you’re a fan of fried anything, the smell here can be intoxicating. Hundreds have turned out for the first ever Athens Grease Festival, with knives and…