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by bilbo0s 885 days ago
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.

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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.

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