[deathanatos]

Sort of the same story with "Is physically unhealthy.", which links to the prevalence of US adult obesity, which is ~36%. I.e., … a minority.

That one is highly regional though. I travel to the southern US occasionally, and people are very visibly more obese there. It's … something.

[bilbo0s]

Ever been to Wisconsin?

I think at one time it was neck and neck with Texas for leading the nation in obesity. I live here, and it hits me when I travel. Even just to neighboring states. Minnesota and Illinois are visibly more fit.

Obesity is a problem in many areas in the US.

[deathanatos]

I didn't say it was limited to the south. A quick Google says WI is +0.4 percentage points above the national average for obesity. My home state is +3.2 percentage points vs. the national average.

But moreso, my home state is +11.8 percentage points vs. my current state, hence how much it stands out when I go home.

[dmoy]

MN and WI have very similar levels of obesity, now. Mostly cus MN caught up to WI lol.

[InSteady]

It's really not that much of a stretch to imagine a further 14% are physically unhealthy while not meeting the criteria for obesity (realistically much more). Think of all the slim to slightly overweight people who drink excessively, use other harmful substances, eat like crap, get poor sleep, have lots of poorly managed stress, or avoid exercise. Any one of these things can lead to being physically unhealthy (even when you appear fine outwardly).