25.Wisconsin – 32% Obesity Rate
If you are a fan of Wisconsin’s magnificent cheeses, then you might not be surprised to learn that this state’s population is among the most obese in the country. Thankfully, Wisconsin’s youth have been spared the negative outcomes of an obsession with dairy, being relatively healthy. The University of Wisconsin’s School of Public Health embarked on a study to establish which parts of the state contain the most obese people by using zip codes. The study revealed that there are parts of Wisconsin where residents have a quadruple chance of being overweight!
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24.North Carolina – 32.1% Obesity Rate
North Carolina is one of the comfort food centers of America, what with its pimento cheese fondue, Carolina-style barbecue, and shrimp and grits staples. Krispy Kreme Donuts was born in the state, which should give you some indication of how much these people love their treats, as well as how high its obesity rate is. Being a celebrated contributor to the American comfort food scene is bound to put you up there with the nation’s leading heavyweights.
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