North Carolina – 32.1% Obesity Rate
When they hear this state’s name, some people immediately think of Carolina barbecue, pimento cheese, and shrimp and grit. Did you know that it is also Krispy Kreme Donuts’ birthplace? North Carolina has delicious food, but it has a high rate of obesity as well. It seems these two things go hand in hand! Sadly, sooner than later, the state might want to bring down the rate of obesity.
North Carolina – 32.1% Obesity Rate
Michigan – 32.3% Obesity Rate
Almost a third of Michigan’s people are obese! The good news is that the number has dropped from the year before. Of children aged 10 to 17, about 18.9 percent suffer from obesity, which is not relatively good. The state should, unfortunately, keep an eye on things and get them under control. It is said that the information could have something to do with the state’s low rates of high school graduation. Researchers have noticed that individuals with lower levels of education tend to be more at risk of obesity.
Michigan – 32.3% Obesity Rate
