We all know the jokes and stereotypes about Americans being unhealthy, but there’s actually some real data behind them. According to a new report from WalletHub, nearly 42% of adults in the U.S. are considered obese. That’s a pretty eye-opening number, and it’s exactly why WalletHub takes a closer look each year at which cities are most impacted.
Their latest report ranks the 100 largest metro areas across the country, looking at three key areas: how many people are overweight or obese, the health conditions tied to that (like high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes), and lifestyle factors like access to healthy food and opportunities to stay active.
Tennessee Cities Rank Near the Top
The results aren’t exactly something to celebrate for Tennessee, which once again finds itself near the top of the list. In fact, two Tennessee cities landed in the top 15 this year. Memphis comes in at #3, and Knoxville isn’t far behind at #12…