OK, perhaps that&8217;s a bit much. However, the portly governor is a good example of why Mississippi is considered one of the fattest, unhealthiest states. We like to eat. And, while that&8217;s a good thing, it&8217;s not good when taken to excess. That&8217;s why Barbour plans to host the Healthy Mississippi Summit this week. The goal is to bring about a discussion of ways to promote healthier eating and more active lifestyles. Unfortunately, in Mississippi, the problem is linked to income, too. The poorer a person is the more likely that his diet will not contain healthy foods. Further, minorities are statistically at a greater risk. A Yale obesity expert predicts that half of all black people born in the United States since 2000 will develop weight-related diabetes. Barbour&8217;s involvement in the issue could really help get things moving. Never let it be said Barbour is afraid to throw his weight behind an issue. This week he&8217;ll put his belly where his heart is and we&8217;re glad he&8217;s willing to stick his chest &8212; and belly &8212; out for public scrutiny.