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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Health released a report that reveals new insights about Minnesota’s obesity problem among adults and obesity’s two preventable causes: physical inactivity and unhealthy eating.

The report, “Physical Activity and Healthy Eating in Minnesota: Addressing Root Causes of Obesity,” concludes that Minnesotans know they need to lose weight and many are trying, but individual attitudes and their surroundings are barriers to their success.

The report offers hope, that by intervening in a variety of ways and in multiple settings — where people live, work and play — it will be easier for people to make the healthy choice and lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.

Key report findings include:

• A majority of overweight and obese Minnesotans are trying to lose weight.
• Most Minnesotans don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables.
• Minnesota workplaces can help employees move more and eat better.
• Most Minnesotans want their communities designed to help people be more active.
• Minnesota health care providers have a unique opportunity to actively support and provide weight loss/management resources to patients.