Honorable Mention: Idaho – 29.3% Obesity Rate
Idaho is famous for its huckleberry! These purple berries go well in just about everything from ice cream to syrup to cheesecake. We are glad that they are getting more attention now. You might not know this, but there are still many hidden family-owned farms across the state. Unfortunately, the sugar in it has led to certain consequences. It may have played a factor in the concerning obesity rate of the state.
Honorable Mention Idaho – 29.3% Obesity Rate
Honorable Mention: Maine – 29.1% Obesity Rate
According to date, 29.1 percent of people in the biggest state in New England are obese. That means that it is also the second fattest state in the region. Here is a theory from a medical expert on NBC News: “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