Ranking Each Of The States Based On The Obesity Rate

Published on 11/17/2020
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Hawaii – 23.8% Obesity Rate

Hawaii may have ranked among the lowest states in America on the obesity scale, but things have taken a wrong turn in heaven. As the Hawaiian population does not do sufficient overall exercise, 23.5 percent of residents have said they do zero physical activity. Not to mention, 37% of adults in the states have said that they eat less than one fruit a day, opting for unhealthier options. No state is safe from this epidemic, it seems.

Hawaii 23.8% Obesity Rate

Hawaii 23.8% Obesity Rate

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California – 25.1% Obesity Rate

In terms of obesity, California in the United States is ranked 4th lowest. It is considered that less than one in every four adults living in California is obese. There is a 12.7 percent rate of obesity for those ages 18 to 25. Twenty-four percent for those 26 to 44. Those between 45 and 64, 31 percent, and 24.4 percent are those over 65. While there are many issues to worry about in California, being fat is not one of those issues.

California 25.1% Obesity Rate

California 25.1% Obesity Rate

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