Thirty-one states showed an increase in obesity rates last year, as Americans continued to ride the gravy train of fast food and sedentary lifestyles.

Mississippi continued to lead the way with 29.5 percent of its adults considered obese, according to a report compiled by Trust for America's Health, an advocacy group that promotes increased funding for public health programs.

Colorado remains the leanest state with about 16.9 percent of its adults considered obese. For New York, 22.1 percent ofits adults were considered obese.

Check out Healthyamericans.org to get a breakdown on health statistics for each state.

-- Amanda Barrett, amNY.com