Honorable Mention: Idaho – 29.3% Obesity Rate
The huckleberry is one of the things that most people associate with Idaho. The purple berries are added to anything from ice cream to cheesecake to syrup! They have since gotten more attention. Did you know that there are hidden family-owned huckleberry farms all over the state? Sadly, all the sugar has taken a toll on the locals. It might have something to do with the obesity rate of 29.3% in Idaho.
Honorable Mention Idaho – 29.3% Obesity Rate
Honorable Mention: Maine – 29.1% Obesity Rate
The largest state in New England has an obesity rate of 29.1 percent. This makes it the second fattest one in the region as well. A medical expert gave NBC News an interesting theory: “Fresh fruit and produce are not easy to find in Maine. We’re a rural state, parts of Maine have low income populations, so we know that in a rural state, many people don’t have access.”
Honorable Mention Maine – 29.1% Obesity Rate
