I haven't seen anything on the local news about this, but 'Forbes' lists Kansas City as America's 9th Fattest City in 2008. We're *sandwiched* in between OKC and San Diego (Southern California has fatty's?). It doesn't say exactly how 'Forbes' comes up with their data and I found their blurb about Cow Town to be a little bit stereotypical.
Well known for its barbecue, Kansas City has a big appetite. Like other cities on this list, where a culture of food is closely intertwined with a way of life, that may contribute to high levels of obesity. In Kansas City, 26.9% of residents have a BMI higher than 30, which qualifies them as obese. At least many are vocal about improving parks and recreation services, as well as making sidewalks more walkable. When polled by the city government last year, improved parks and sidewalks ranked at the top in terms of what residents most wanted.
Poll? What poll?
Read 'Forbes' article on 'America's Most Obese Cities'
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