Which US Cities Have the Highest Obesity Rates?

[Neuromancer]

Biggest reason for obesity is eating too many calories.

Car dependency is another contributing factor that's been documented.

 

[UberEatsDriver]

Obesity Rates Keep Soaring, In Part Because Of Car Dependence

People really don’t think being car dependent correlates to obesity lol. Silly people lol

it’s a hardcore fact that it does!

 

[phcitywarrior]

I think it's deeper than that. A lot of places are known for their food. NYC sandwiches are known to be HUGE, but NYC ain't on the list. NYC got more restaurants per capita than most if not all cities in the US, but NYC ain't on the list.

It's cultural.

I think NYC actually has more restaurants per capita than DC, but your point stands.

I think there's a cultural aspect of eating in large quantities down south. I think lack of solid public transport definitely adds to this as well. 10 mins of walking to and from the station each day helps.

 

[Neuromancer]

People really don’t think being car dependent correlates to obesity lol. Silly people lol

it’s a hardcore fact that it does!

No people want to defend their regional habits so they will hand wave it away.

 

[BillBanneker]

Rank Metro Area Overall Score
1 Memphis, TN-MS-AR 76.97
2 Shreveport-Bossier City, LA 75.24
3 Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN 73.88
4 Jackson, MS 73.75
5 New Orleans-Metairie, LA 72.94
6 Chattanooga, TN-GA 72.31
7 Mobile, AL 72.26
8 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX 71.26
9 Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC 71.24
10 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR 70.89
11 Columbia, SC 70.49
12 Knoxville, TN 70.47
13 Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA 70.05
14 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN 70.01
15 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX 69.38
16 Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC 69.33
17 Lafayette, LA 69.33
18 Greensboro-High Point, NC 69.02
19 Oklahoma City, OK 68.99
20 Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA

To begin addressing this public health problem, it is important to know where obesity is concentrated in the US. One study took a look at the top 100 most populated cities in the country to answer this question. Researchers counted people who identified as obese or overweight and considered 14 other points as well. These additional points included questions about physical activity, consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, problems with high blood pressure, and instances of diabetes

Which US Cities Have the Highest Obesity Rates?

I see my state Tennessee reppin' hard

 

[The Coochie Assassin]

Car dependency is another contributing factor that's been documented.

Ok. It's not the biggest reason like you said in the post I quoted. I drive 10-12 hours a day, I should be 600lbs if it was the biggest reason. Let me read the article you posted tho.

 

[Devilinurear]

I am moving to Tennessee so for the first time in my life people can call me slim

 

[Neuromancer]

Ok. It's not the biggest reason like you said in the post I quoted. I drive 10-12 hours a day, I should be 600lbs if it was the biggest reason. Let me read the article you posted tho.

Aint you a 6'5 coli dude who goes to the gym and benches 250. You're active. Most people aren't.

 

[TAYLONDO SAMSWORTHY]

Diabeetus runs the south

 

[GoAggieGo.]

18. Greensboro - High Point, NC

 

[BezO]

I can't wait for the next "I can buy a 3,000 sq ft, 4-bedroom house for $50K in Bondocks, USA. NYC lost." thread. 30 miles from civilization, no sidewalkin' havin' ass "cities".

 

[Mirin4rmfar]

Lol skinny women has the u.s has their playground.

 

[Neuromancer]

I can't wait for the next "I can buy a 3,000 sq ft, 4-bedroom house for $50K in Bondocks, USA. NYC lost." thread. 30 miles from civilization, no sidewalkin' havin' ass "cities".

They gonna need their rascal scooter to get around the house.

 

[Barnett114]

Those cities aren't as walkable.

 

[Neuromancer]

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