7.Arkansas – 35% Obesity Rate
Arkansas is a state where eating together is an essential part of the state’s culture. Family feasts are mandatory, and no trip to Arkansas is complete without a proper induction into Southern hospitality. Poultry, fish, and beef are all gobbled up in massive quantities while the 35% obesity rate continues to climb. You might be wondering why obesity is such a problem in the Southern states, and it is thanks to a love for fried food that plus-sized clothing will never go out of fashion in these parts. That, and the large poverty rates that plague many Southern states.
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6.Louisiana – 36.2% Obesity Rate
Louisiana is the stereotypical center of Southern soul food, particularly in the seafood department with crawfish being a firm favorite. Then there is fiery jambalaya, generous gumbo, pralines, and po’boy sandwiches! No Louisianans are spared the struggles of obesity, with 13.2% of babies and toddlers fitting the requirements. Teenagers are then hit with a 17% obesity rate. Sadly, African Americans are the most prone to obesity in the state, closely followed by Latinos. It is time for a clean-eating revolution!
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