Project Topic Choice

Our team has executed a deep analysis of obesity rates across the United States specifically, and beyond. We have spotlighted Indiana in order to better understand the community we have moved into since attending Notre Dame. We also explored social justice issues pertaining to obesity such as the likelihood of obesity within groups that live far from grocery stores and do not have access to cars. Lastly, we investigated the correlation between race and obesity. We hope that our conclusions jolt Americans awake to their physical state and what they could be doing better.

Data Journey

We used a variety of CSV files and converted them into Data Frames in order to plot them. We found these files on numerous websites including Data.gov, USDA.gov, Statista, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, also known as the CDC.

Exploration Questions

  1. What state is most obese?
  2. Does obesity and food access have any correlation?
  3. Which gender is more likely to be obese?
  4. Are there regional patterns of obesity rates across the U.S.?
  5. Does obesity and income have any correlation?
  6. How have obesity rates changed over time?
  7. Does obesity and race have any correlation?
  8. How does the United States compare to other countries in rates of obesity?
  9. What percentage of Americans are obese?