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The highest percentage of overweight adults list was quite interesting. Also Tennessee seems to be a bit physically inactive which I wouldn't have expected.
The fruit/vegetable servings list was interesting too. The lowest metros are all in Louisiana except one (which is next door in MS), and all the highest ones are in CA--arguably the agricultural capital of the country.
All in all, the South still has work to do and the West and Northeast are excelling.
I found it interesting that Miami had a great ranking for "fat prevalence" (90), but was middling with "weight-related health problems" (52)
Yeah, similarly, Minneapolis had a horrible ranking for "fat prevalence" (12), but ranked really low for "weight-related health problems" (90). Another surprise.
Atlanta being one of the only southern metros to land in the top 25 most healthy at #78. I've always said people here in Atlanta are more fit than your average southern city or metro. I don't know why though...probably because of the "Hollywood" factor and people wanting to look as great as they can.
Yes, I was surprised bratwurst and cheese area Milwaukee/Waukesha, WI ranked so low at #75 (ranked between Miami/Palm Springs and DC area), but good for them...
Atlanta being one of the only southern metros to land in the top 25 most healthy at #78. I've always said people here in Atlanta are more fit than your average southern city or metro. I don't know why though...probably because of the "Hollywood" factor and people wanting to look as great as they can.
Atlanta being one of the only southern metros to land in the top 25 most healthy at #78. I've always said people here in Atlanta are more fit than your average southern city or metro. I don't know why though...probably because of the "Hollywood" factor and people wanting to look as great as they can.
It's the transplants.
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