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A recent report published by the American College of Sports Medicine, measured health and fitness levels in 50 of the country’s major metropolitan areas.
Researchers rank the cities by looking at obesity, smoking and diabetes rates, as well as access to healthy environmental factors, such as farmers markets, parks and recreational facilities.
Cities that ranked near the top of the index have more strengths and resources that support healthy living and fewer challenges that hinder it. The opposite is true for cities near the bottom of the index.
How does the Triangle fit into the scheme of things?
1. Washington D.C.
2. Minneapolis
3. Denver
4. Portland
5. San Francisco
6. Seattle
7. Boston
8. Salt Lake City
9. Hartford, CT
10. San Diego
11. San Jose
12. Chicago
13. Sacramento
14. Atlanta
15. Austin
15. Raleigh
16. Baltimore
17. Richmond
18. Virginia Beach
19. Milwaukee
20. Providence
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