Where America’s biggest fast-food addicts live
While the state meat of Texas could be steak, the residents of Arlington apparently prefer their beef ground and round—with fries. And if they can’t find a burger (unlikely, given the density of drive-thrus), they’re just as happy to speed-eat a burrito. Even though authentic Mexican is everywhere, Arlingtonians keep seven Taco Bells in business.
We started our search for America’s fast-food addicts by tallying the number of McDonald’s, Burger Kings, Wendy’s and Taco Bells per capita. Next, we factored in the percentage of people who visit fast-food restaurants (Experian Simmons) and those who consume fast food seven or more times a month (SimplyMap). Finally, we went to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the number of people who are obese, and to see who’s eating the fewest fruits and vegetables.
Tip: Addicted to fast food yourself? You don’t have to go cold turkey. Just order smarter.
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