West Virginia, Louisiana Among Top 10 “Most Obese” States in New Study

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West Virginia, Louisiana Among Top 10 “Most Obese” States in New Study

A recent study by fitness app Flex AI has revealed the most obese states in the U.S. West Virginia tops the list.

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