No we're not.
Obesity Rates by Country 2022
Nikkas just making up stats to suit their narrative.
@Sbp Notice how this dude claimed the whole country and not a city or a state?
America has a 42% obesity rate.
What are the states with the most obese populations?
These states have the highest prevalence of obesity, with rates over 35%:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- North Dakota
- West Virginia
Obesity in America
1 out of every 3 U.S. adults is obese. (Harvard, 2020)
Non-Hispanic black women experience the highest rates of obesity in America at 59%. (Harvard, 2020)
Obesity rates are higher for Hispanic, Mexican American, and non-Hispanic black populations than they are for Caucasians. (Harvard, 2020)
The South and the Midwest have the highest obesity prevalence. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019)
All U.S. states and territories have an obesity rate of at least 20%. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Obesity statistics by age
In the U.S., obesity is more prevalent among adults than youths. (National Center for Health Statistics, 2015-2016)
Childhood obesity is rising globally, with 43 million overweight and obese children under the age of 5 (Harvard, 2010).
1 in 6 children ages 2 to 19 are obese (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2013-2014).
Obesity is more prevalent among 6- to 19-year-olds than in 2- to 5-year-olds. (National Center for Health Statistics, 2015-2016)2019)
Now quit bigging up N.O food. The world knows y'all love to eat, but that don't mean it's great.