Stereotypes, particularly when they come with a semblance of the truth, are hard to escape. In the United States of America, there is no way of denying that there is a weight problem. We can attribute its rise to several things, but the actual numbers will astonish you. Do you have any idea which of the 50 states is considered to be the fattest? Let us look at which countries bear the brunt of this nutritional reality. We hope you will not find your state on this list!
Pennsylvania – 31.6% Obesity Rate
Known for its cheesesteak stores, this state boasts an obesity rate of 31.6 percent. We have to admit that we’re fans of these greasy sandwiches as well but we don’t regularly eat them. While Pennsylvania is connected with Georgia, for the children in this state, it sounds like it’s worse. We are saying this because in the Keystone State, the childhood obesity rate is the 9th highest in the United States!