From: "Jay Banks" <[log in to unmask]>
 > I noticed this on CNN. Something to think about, since it would seem that
 > those in the South would be eating a higher meat diet and/or be *closer* to
 > what some would consider a modern paleo/atkins-type of diet. Anybody else
 > care to comment?:

Probably a direct correlation between educational levels and per capita income,
both of which undoubtedly lead to poor diets and widespread obesity in the
poorer areas of our country.  The lack of good public medical services may also
be a significant factor in the poorer states.