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Arkansas's Obesity Epidemic Part 1: Crunching the Numbers and Food Preferences

courtesy Rick's Iron Skillet

Arkansas has been ranked the most obese state in the nation. We examine the latest data, as well as provincial Southern food preferences which may be culprit. We also talk with a popular Arkansas foodways expert on cooking up a more healthful Southern cuisine. 

Jacqueline Froelich is an investigative reporter and news producer for Ozarks at Large.
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