Which Are The Fattest Cities In The US?

A new report about the fattest cities in the US was completed.

Obesity is a big problem, especially in the US. More and more people are becoming overweight or obese. Being obese increases the risk of developing conditions like heart diseases and diabetes. In order to raise awareness, a new report about the fattest cities in the US was completed.

The report named 2017 Fattest Cities in America was released on Wednesday. This was made with an analysis of 100 most popular cities in the US. The fattest city in the US is considered to be Jackson, Miss. On the other hand, the city considered to be the least fat one in the US is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Washington.

The cities were ranked as fat when they scored high based on a number of factors. These factors include Obesity, Weight-related Health problems, and the Healthy environment. The experts that completed this report measured 17 key indicators of weight-related problems.

According to the CDC, more than 40% of US adults are obese. The problem is that more than 70% of the US population has weight problems. They are either obese or overweight. This new report shows that the Southern cities are the fattest ones. Most of them were located in the Southeastern states.

This report was conducted by WalletHub. They did not mention a systematic explanation on how the socioeconomic status plays a role in the regional obesity rates. Poverty, socioeconomic status, and education are important factors when it comes to obesity.

Researchers have demonstrated that the socioeconomic status is the most important factor when taking into consideration weight problems. It is not always about willpower. People who don’t have a steady income can’t afford to lead a healthy life. They have to buy cheap food that is also nutritious. This might affect their diet and cause weight problems.

These factors should have been taken into consideration when making the list if fattest cities in the US. Due to the fact that the rate of obesity in so big in the US, people should start making some changes in their lifestyle. In order to lead a healthy life, obese people need to exercise more and have a healthy low-calorie diet.

What is your opinion about this report? Did you know that Jackson is the fattest city in the US?

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