Kentucky – 34.3% Obesity Rate
Well, we did not have super high standards for a state known for its fried chicken. In 2018, a little more than a third of its inhabitants were obese. The state was also second when it came to obesity among kids and teens from 2016 to 2017. This might be the result of poor access to healthy food in Kentucky. There is a study that says the Bluegrass State is only 43rd when it comes to its availability.
Kentucky – 34.3% Obesity Rate
Arkansas – 35% Obesity Rate
In Arkansas, high-fat and high-protein food is the way to go. Communal eating is big here, especially if fish, chicken, and meat are on the menu. Based on this alone, it is not hard to see why so many obese people in the Natural State. As a matter of fact, obesity is the most preventable health issue there. According to experts, it is struggling with the prominence of fried food in the local cuisine. On top of that, it has something to do with the uneven distribution of wealth in the state’s rural parts.
Arkansas – 35% Obesity Rate