Why does it seem like people are bigger in the south?

Question

I just came from a trip in which I went to the southern part of the united states. I've lived in CA all my life, but have also visited the east coast and midwest. It was, however, my first time to the south. It seemed like people were bigger down there and that it was just the norm. Are people really bigger down there than in any part of the country and why? I know obesity is a problem in America in general, but I just tended to notice that more people in that area were more likely to be overweight.

Answer 1

I think it's because Southern cuisine has more fried foods in it than other regions.

Answer 2

We've got the best foods thats why.

Answer 3

biscuits, gravy, and fried chicken.

Answer 4

Because there are no dieting ******* in the South.

Answer 5

I think its because of the Typical Southern food, and southerners don't typically walk as much as people in the north east or west. Every where people have to go here, they normally drive. Everywhere. My boyfriend moved here three years ago from NJ and he wanted to walk to the corner store when he first moved here, now he drives.  

Answer 6

As you get closer to the equator, the centrifugal force of the earth spinning is greater, which causes people and things like trees to grow biggrer in general, as well  as causing things like bigger cars, houses and shopping malls.

Answer 7

Good food and laid back living will do that.

Answer 8

much of the food production in us is in the south so they eat it fresh and get fat