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In reply to the discussion: Supersize it- Amazing fact about America's Obesity Crisis [View all]get the red out
(13,461 posts)6. Red states tend to be fatter
Lack of education seems to be a predictor, as well as poverty rate, and culture.
There's a big cultural emphasis on "real food" here in Kentucky; real food being meat, fat, and really bad carbs.
My state is top 10 in just about all things bad AND basketball. Tied with Georgia on this one, hmm, that would be fine in SEC football, LOL (not likely).
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We have the same issues with public transportation--what there is of it--here, too.
GoCubsGo
Feb 2012
#33
I think the driving has an influence, but to me the rural obesity seems more cultural in origin
Arugula Latte
Feb 2012
#22