Most Obese States

[mkadl]

I thought Iowa would make the top 10. I am not skinny.

https://wallethub.com/edu/fattest-states/16585

2022’s Most Overweight & Obese States in America

wallethub.com

 

[deadeyededric]

Iowa will be in the top 10 in 4 years. That's easily reachable!

 

[Gonzo]

Iowa will be in the top 10 in 4 years. That's easily reachable!

Everything else here is trending deep South, why not.

 

[madguy30]

I've seen Iowa on other sites ranked like #7.

 

[carvers4math]

Only thing saving Iowa from top 10 is the old south and the love of Busch Latte instead of full calorie beer

 

[Gunnerclone]

It’s so gross to go back to rural Iowa and I just see the used diabetes needles everywhere.

Different kind of drugs, same problems.

 

[madguy30]

It’s so gross to go back to rural Iowa and I just see the used diabetes needles everywhere.

Different kind of drugs, same problems.

Eating gas station food and soda and not exercising apparently has its draw backs past the age of 18.

 

[madguy30]

Everything else here is trending deep South, why not.

It iS wHaT it IS.

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

Just go visit either coast and you will notice how fat we are in no time.

 

[3TrueFans]

The south’s sweet tea consumption gives them an automatic advantage.

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

The south’s sweet tea consumption gives them an automatic advantage.

Ya one of my favorite things to do while down there is to always ask for unsweetened tea even when I know they don't have it. Just to watch the person serving me have a seizure.

 

[awd4cy]

Just go visit either coast and you will notice how fat we are in no time.

Europe makes our coasts look fat.

 

[carvers4math]

The south’s sweet tea consumption gives them an automatic advantage.

If it’s not sweet tea, it’s something fried.

 

[JM4CY]

Just go visit either coast and you will notice how fat we are in no time.

They don’t have to deal with our winters. It’s survival for us. A cross we must bear.

 

[deadeyededric]

It’s so gross to go back to rural Iowa and I just see the used diabetes needles everywhere.

Different kind of drugs, same problems.

These people are sharing needles to bang insulin!

 

[carvers4math]

It’s so gross to go back to rural Iowa and I just see the used diabetes needles everywhere.

Different kind of drugs, same problems.

At least when we moved from DM metro to rural small town, the elementary rural kids seemed more fit. At least a higher percentage would get the presidential physical fitness award. That may have changed since my kids were in school though. I think there is probably more than enough obesity throughout the state.

One issue is poverty though. Crappy cheap processed food that is affordable is also terrible for you.

 

[madguy30]

At least when we moved from DM metro to rural small town, the elementary rural kids seemed more fit. At least a higher percentage would get the presidential physical fitness award. That may have changed since my kids were in school though. I think there is probably more than enough obesity throughout the state.

One issue is poverty though. Crappy cheap processed food that is affordable is also terrible for you.

And is more accessible in more places which is contributing to obesity in general.

Add in that we convinced ourselves that eating healthy has to be complex and expensive and it's a bad deal.

 

[NorthCyd]

Just go visit either coast and you will notice how fat we are in no time.

Better yet go to another country. I'm not obese but I felt like a tremendous schlub when I was in Korea, and they aren't shy about telling you you look fat over there.

 

[Acylum]

Don’t look at me. I’m pulling my weight. Literally.

 

[carvers4math]

I taught all of my sons to cook, but they still all rely on takeout way too much because after work they just want to unwind and not bother with cooking and dishes. Restaurant food is loaded with fat and sodium, that’s why it’s tasty. None of them seem to be packing on weight but I don’t want them to need statins when they are 50 either