Fat tax? 15 states with biggest obesity bills

Obesity's not just bad for your body, it's also bad for your wallet - even if you're not fat. A new study published in the journal Obesity reveals how much money each state spends on obesity-related medical costs each year. With costs up to $15 billion, obesity is taking a big fat chunk out of the nation's wallet. Which states spend the most on obesity? Keep clicking to see the top 15, with estimates in 2009 dollars...

15. Virginia

Virginia kicks off the list of states that spend the most on obesity-related medical costs, shelling out $3,387,000,000 a year.

14. Massachusetts

Amount spent on obesity-related medical costs: $3,511,000,000

13. Indiana

Amount spent on obesity-related medical costs: $3,520,000,000

12. Tennessee

Amount spent on obesity-related medical costs: $3,656,000,000

11. Georgia

Amount spent on obesity-related medical costs: $4,226,000,000

10. New Jersey

Amount spent on obesity-related medical costs: $4,447,000,000

9. North Carolina

Amount spent on obesity-related medical costs: $4,599,000,000

8. Michigan

Amount spent on obesity-related medical costs: $5,349,000,000

7. Illinois

Amount spent on obesity-related medical costs: $6,368,000,000

6. Ohio

Amount spent on obesity-related medical costs: $6,896,000,000

5. Pennsylvania

Amount spent on obesity-related medical costs: $6,997,000,000

4. Florida

Amount spent on obesity-related medical costs: $8,079,000,000

3. Texas

Amount spent on obesity-related medical costs: $10,262,000,000

2. New York

Amount spent on obesity-related medical costs: $11,114,000,000

1. California

The Golden State is the heavyweight champion when it comes to money spent on obesity. California spends an average of $15,223,000,000 on obesity-related medical costs each year.