Honorable Mention: Maryland – 31.3% Obesity Rate
In this state, there were many “all you can eat” crab promotion. It might be the reason why people were suffering from gaining weight. The weight problem in this state was getting out of control. The Department of Health claimed that 45% of the residents had high blood pressure, 47% had high cholesterol, and 23% had diabetes.
Honorable Mention Maryland – 31.3% Obesity Rate
Honorable Mention: Illinois – 31.1% Obesity Rate
This state was known for its horseshoe sandwich, and it might be considered their unofficial state meal. The meal was created in Springfield, Illinois. If we wanted to eat this food, we only need a thick slice of bread, roast beef slices or burger patty, many hash browns or french fries, and topped it up with sausage gravy. We felt that we gained weight by only reading it.
Honorable Mention Illinois – 31.1% Obesity Rate
