America's Most Obese Cities

Forbes ^ | 11/25/07 | Rebecca Ruiz

[MotleyGirl70]

I thought for sure Milwaukee would've made the top 5. Looks like there are other cities that have bigger obesity problems than Milwaukee does.

I was surprised to see so many southern cities on the list. Wasn't it once thought that people who live in warmer climates year-around live healthier lives; according to this list apparently not.

[Rutabega]

Just a few words—sweet tea and fried-anything-that-can-possibly-be-fried tend to supersize some Southerners. Not all of us, but apparently lots of us!

[Steely Tom]

Not gonna say it. Nooooo, no. Not me. UUUM mmm.

[theDentist]

I’m in 13th place! Is a tie of 3 in 13th place still bad luck? (he asked while munching a cookie)

[Arm_Bears]

It’s that good Southern cooking that does us in.

[Slapshot68]

Want to have some fun? Ask a liberal why it is such a large percentage of obese children are from lower income families.

[jude24]

I thought for sure Buffalo/WNY would have been on this list.

[Cinnamon]

4. Riverside/San Bernardino, Calif.: 30.8%

Those living in the city of Riverside and the surrounding metropolitan area, located about an hour east of Los Angeles, are likely victims of a car-centric culture. But despite efforts to promote safe streets and bicycle riding, the obesity epidemic is only getting worse: 30.8% percent of Riverside residents are obese, a 5% increase from 2005. The percentage of people neglecting regular exercise is also creeping upward, now standing at 30%.

driving everywhere plus the fastfood take outs. people here drive even to a liquor store a block away

[willgolfforfood]

I spent 5 weeks in Milwaukee in 1979, on a training program out of college. The locals explained to us that Milwaukee had "fewer women per ton" than any other city in the US.

Interesting metric, that...

[Aggie Mama]

In the summer months it’s too hot to exercise, unless you are at a pool! LOL =)

[stephenjohnbanker]

LV buffets can kill!! : )

[napscoordinator]

Southern people eat Southern Food. I think that alone explains it. lol.

[Bruinator]

Lots of butter and fried foods in the south. Just watch Paula Dean once in a while. :)

[Brad from Tennessee]

None of those factors you mentioned have much effect when you live on biscuits and gravy, fried pork chops and pecan pie.

[Jeff Chandler]

LV buffets can kill!! : )

Breakfast at Arizona Charlie's

[T.Smith]

I laughed about that! I love how they cite poverty as a reason for obesity.

[Zuben Elgenubi]

11. Cincinnati, Ohio: 26.3%

Though University of Cincinnati researchers have made progress in determining the cause of obesity, the city's waistline continues to expand. Since 2005, the percentage of obese residents has grown 4% to 26.3%. The state is following the lead of cities like San Francisco and New York as it considers a ban on trans fats in restaurants. The mayor has also implemented initiatives to ensure children in underserved communities have access to nutritionally balanced meals

We really need a BCS Bowl for this food item. We Buckeyes cannot make it to number one, once we lost to those lard-*sses from Illinois.

[wastedyears]

I figured NYC would make the top 5.

[Cinnamon]

you should try Sunny Side Cafe in Catalina, AZ.

[Bruinator]

Toss out all the illegals in the South and the obesity levels drop dramtically.