Louisiana – 36.2% Obesity Rate
You do not need to be a genius to know that Louisiana has a lot of iconic food. Locals take pride in the rich gumbo, spicy jambalaya, beignets, po’boy sandwiches, crawfish, pralines, and more! Sadly it looks like obesity is affecting young people. Isn’t it awful that 13.2 percent of kids are already obese between the ages of two and four? This goes up to 17 percent of those in high school. The issue appears to be the most prevalent among members of the African-American community. Also broadly affected is the Latino community.
Louisiana – 36.2% Obesity Rate
Alabama – 36.3% Obesity Rate
Known for its chicken fried steak, Alabama has the fifth-highest obesity rate in the nation. The 36.3 percent obesity rate is bad enough on its own, but it is even more devastating to hear that this goes up to 69 percent when you count the number of overweight residents. A CDC study said that 31 percent of Alabamans didn’t do any physical activity at all in the previous month.
Alabama – 36.3% Obesity Rate
