Why are so many black people fat?

That's what they call soul food eating. I'm not degrating anyone of color. I'm half black myself. On the other hand, none of my dads side of the family is fat. My dad has a total if 9 brothers and sisters. None of them are fat...so maybe it's just how much one person eats. Form growing up and visiting his side of the family, I remember they did eat different foods along with fried foods, and none of them are fat! It's just how much you eat is all.