Honorable Mention: Maine – 29.1% Obesity Rate
There is an obesity rate of 29.1% in New England’s largest state. This also makes it the second-fattest one in the area. An interesting theory was given to NBC News by a medical expert: “Fresh fruit and produce are not easy to find in Maine. We’re a rural state, parts of Maine have low-income populations, so we know that in a rural state, many people don’t have access.”
Honorable Mention Maine – 29.1% Obesity Rate
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