WalletHub has just come out with their list of the “Fattest” states in the country. Mississippi was named the fattest, ranking number one for Obesity & Overweight Prevalence, and number two for Health Consequences. The site also revealed the top comfort foods in each state.
WalletHub set out to determine the “Fattest” states in the country, looking at each state on a variety of factors including share of obese and overweight population, to obesity-related health care costs, sugary beverage consumption and more.
The Top Ten “Fattest” States In The Country
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Mississippi
West Virginia
Tennessee
Arkansas
Louisiana
Kentucky
Alabama
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Indiana
The study also looked at the most popular comfort foods in each state and that could give some insight into why so many Americans in certain parts of the country are heavy. Favorite foods include (click here for the entire list)
Alabama – Fried Green Tomatoes
Iowa – Loose Meat Sandwiches
Kentucky – Hot Browns
Mississippi – Mud Pie
Missouri – Fried Raviolis
New York - Buffalo Wings
Oklahoma -Chicken Fried Steak
South Carolina – Shrimp and Grits
Wisconsin – Fried Cheese Curds
Source: WalletHub