Study: New York Residents Over Eat More Than All Other Americans

A new study found that the country's biggest eaters live in New York State. Here's why.

A spokesperson for High 5 Casino contacted Hudson Valley Post about a new study of America's biggest eaters.

What State Has The Most Over-Eaters?

"The festive season is quickly approaching, and I think we're all guilty of over-eating at this time of year," High 5 Casino stated in a press release.

Popular Destination In New York State Is Crawling With Bed Bugs

Factors For Study

The study ranked each state based on four factors.

1. Eating challenges
2. Major League Eating Eaters
3. Major League Eating Events
4. Search Volume for the keywords “competitive eating”, “food challenge”, “major league eating” and “man versus food” in the past 12 months for each state.

For all the news that the Hudson Valley is sharing make sure to follow Hudson Valley Post on Facebook, download the Hudson Valley Post Mobile

New Study Finds New York is the Best State for Big Eaters

With a total score of 83.57 (out of 100), New York State ranked number 1, making New York "the best state for competitive eating."

Texas, Florida, California and Pennsylvania are the top 5 states with the most "big eaters."

Why New York State Ranked #1

Hungry? Italy Says The Best Pizzeria In The World Is Found In New York

High 5 Casino tells Hudson Valley Post, the Empire State ranked number one because of a number of factors including:

• New York is home to a whopping 151 eating challenges.
• New York has been host to 9 Major League Eating (MLE) events in the last 12 months.
• An impressive 5 MLE eaters are from New York.
• In New York, there have been a staggering 39,330 Google searches for competitive eating in the past year.

Every State’s Must-Try Side Dish – Which One’s Your Favorite?

Keep Reading: