Some New England states are among those with the lowest obesity rates nationwide.

MASSACHUSETTS

Obese adults: 18.6 percent

Nationwide obesity rank: 49th

Obese and overweight adults: 54.5 percent

VERMONT

Obese adults: 19.5 percent

Nationwide rank: 47th*

Obese and overweight adults: 55.2 percent

RHODE ISLAND

Obese adults: 19.5 percent

Nationwide rank: 47th*

Obese and overweight adults: 57.4 percent

CONNECTICUT

Obese adults: 19.6 percent

Nationwide rank: 46th

Obese and overweight adults: 56.4 percent

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Obese adults: 21.7 percent

Nationwide obesity rank: 36th

Obese and overweight adults: 58.2 percent

MAINE

Obese adults: 22 percent

Nationwide rank: 34th

Obese and overweight adults: 59.6 percent

*Tie

(Source: Trust for America’s Health)