The fattening of America . . .

Lambs to the slaughter, anyone?

Click here to see an astonishing series of "obesity maps" from the Centers for Disease Control, that show just exactly how much fatter America became in the years 1985-2000.

Be ready to fall off your seat in amazement.

Missouri is right in the middle of the "fat belt" of the nation . . .

Meanwhile in other news, "Many experts on public health say the way neighborhoods are built is to blame for Americans' physical inactivity — and the resulting epidemic of obesity."

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