This past weekend, thousands turned out for road races around Colorado including the Denver Half Marathon and the Compass Harvest Run in Golden. It’s no surprise that running and other fitness activities are wildly popular in Colorado, where being fit seems to be engrained in the culture. But even here in the thinnest state in the nation, waistlines are widening, especially among children. And as KUNC’s Kirk Siegler reports, public health officials are sounding the alarm.
Obesity Epidemic Plagues Even the "Thinnest" State
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Ryan Van Duzer runs about six miles most days on the "Eagle Trail" in north Boulder.
Photo by Kirk Siegler
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Colorado is home to numerous natural foods and health stores such as Alfalfa's Market in Boulder.
Photo by Kirk Siegler
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At the Westminster Learning Center, kids learn about nutrition and growing their own food early on.
Photo by Kirk Siegler
