Nebraska – 34.1% Obesity Rate
Apart from the fact that Nebraska is on the higher end of American obesity rates, for many years now its rate has been increasing. From 2013 to 2018, the numbers have grown steadily. Just over a third of the population today weights in as being obese. As isolated projects calling for lifestyle improvements are not doing enough, major changes for residents of Nebraska seem to need to be placed in effect.
Nevada – 30.6% Obesity Rate
As with most Americans, broader and broader waists are experienced by those living in Nevada. The numbers are steadily increasing, sadly, leading to more cases of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Although obesity initiatives are being developed across the states, it does not seem like they are doing any good just yet for the population. Nevertheless, one of the few states to mandate higher quality requirements for children’s school lunches is Nevada.