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Mississippi Ranked Fattest State

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In the most recent listing of the fattest states, Mississippi ranked #1. The reason being linked between fatty foods, lack of exercise, and poverty:

Poverty and obesity often go hand in hand, doctors say, because poor families stretch their budgets by buying cheaper, processed foods that have higher fat content and lower nutritional value. [Source: ABCNews.com]

See where your state ranked: Breakdown of obesity rates

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