Why are some cities fatter than others? Lately I’ve seen a lot of buzz on this subject. What exactly is it that makes one city unhealthier and heavier than another? Is it cultural? Is is economics? Is it stress related? Is it education? What really makes one city heavier than another? Is it directly related to availability of fresher and healthier foods? Is climate a factor? What exactly is going on?
Sure there are studies going on all the time about this but I’m more interested in what the average person thinks. So readers, what are your thoughts on all this? Here’s a link on the subject: http://www.mensfitness.com/lifestyle/215
Well, I'm "blessed" to live in #14 on the fat list, Fort Worth, Texas. From my observation, it is a combination of socio-economic status (poverty), lack of education, "food deserts", culture (the whole family eats poorly), and lack of access to public transportation, of all things. Texas is so spread out, that it is almost impossible to walk/bike anywhere – you almost have to have a car or bus access, and our local bus service is terrible. So, the people spread, just like the state.
ReplyDeleteThere are many other reasons, I'm sure... but I don't know any solutions.