2006-08-01 12:10:09 · 25 answers · asked by Mikey S 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
because they have too many restaraunts like mc donalds and in other states they eat healthier like in asia they eat raw food and here in most of north america everything is fried no wonder people are overweight
2006-08-01 12:14:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 12⤊ 11⤋
Seriously, a lot of factors come into play. Climate can be the most overlooked. Areas that dont get a lot of sun tend to have larger populations that are depressed. Depression leads to inactivity, staying indoors and sometimes eating as a means of coping with the sadness. The infrastructure of the city plays a big role too. Suburban areas where a car is required even for the most routine task tend to have more overweight people. Economics has a lot to do with it too. Because most cheap food is also very unhealthy, poor people can tend to be heavier than their more affluent counterparts.
2006-08-01 12:17:01 · answer #2 · answered by JerryG 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it has to do with the average attitudes of the area. For example, I used to live in Wisconsin where a lot of people live on farms and eat cheese and drink whole milk. And they drink a lot of beer there. Most don't care about their weight or working out. I moved to California and have noticed that people out here are more concerned both with eating healthier and looking good.
2006-08-01 12:14:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously it's what they eat. Chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes are heart attacks waiting to happen! Some states have that stuff all the time compared to other states which have grilled chicken breasts and steamed veggies. See what I mean?
2006-08-01 12:20:44 · answer #4 · answered by Kelly_from_Texas 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that the over saturation in fast food and advertising in certain states contribute a great deal to the outcome of obese people.
2006-08-01 12:15:06 · answer #5 · answered by my4x4truck454 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The midwest is very athletic, cause theres nothing else to do out there in the middle of nowhere. California is all commie hippies who think that 130 pounds at 5'5" is overweight, and everywhere else people are NORMAL, lol..........
2006-08-01 12:15:09 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ Krista ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some states are full of shallow people obsessed with outward appearance, plastic boobs, and surgically enhanced noses...and other states are obsessed with pork and nascar. Honestly...I can't decide which is worse...
Frankly...who gives a crap as long as people are happy?
2006-08-01 12:15:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It usually has to do with the weather in those states and the culturally bias cooking in the state you are talking about.
2006-08-01 12:12:39 · answer #8 · answered by cdslsmn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of it has to do with ethnic minorities - hispanics and african americans are, on average, heavier than whites, for examples. Diet is another factor - for example, Southern food isn't exactly known for its health benefits.
2006-08-01 12:13:10 · answer #9 · answered by sous_lepontmirabeau 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laziness and type of diet. Southern states eat more fried foods.
2006-08-01 12:12:43 · answer #10 · answered by pamela_d_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well this is my theory, people up north seem to be a little larger (from what I've seen) than people down south, and I think it's cuz up north you can cover it up with sweaters and coats and such wheras down here you'll prob die trying to wear those and theres constant pressure to be thin. who knows? more mc donalds?
2006-08-01 12:14:49 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋