Louisiana – 36.2% Obesity Rate
To know that Louisiana has a lot of iconic food, you do not need to be a genius. Locals pride themselves on rich gumbo, spicy jambalaya, beignets, po’boy sandwiches, crawfish, pralines, and more! Sadly, obesity seems to affect young people. Isn’t it terrible that 13.2% of children aged 2-4 are already obese? This rises to 17% among those in high school. The problem seems most prevalent among African-American community members. The Latino community is also widely affected.
Louisiana – 36.2% Obesity Rate
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