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 seems like obesity affects the youth. Isn’t it awful that 13.2 percent of kids aged two to four are already obese? This goes up to 17 percent among those in high school. The problem seems to be the most prevalent among members of the African-American community. The Latino community is widely affected as well.
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 country. 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 have not performed physical activities whatsoever in the previous month.
Alabama – 36.3% Obesity Rate
