Honorable Mention: Idaho – 29.3% Obesity Rate
One of the items most people associate with Idaho is the huckleberry. Anything from ice cream to cheesecake to syrup is added to the purple berries! They’ve been getting more attention ever since. Did you know that all over the state, there are hidden family-owned huckleberry farms? Unfortunately, all of the sugar has taken a toll on the locals. It could have something to do with Idaho’s obesity rate of 29.3 percent.
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
