Rural Residents More Obese
By: Charlotte Ames
Updated: September 14, 2012
A new study suggests that city living may be good for your health. While many of us enjoy living in the country new research says we're more likely to be obese.
The study from the National Center for Health Statistics says people who live in rural areas tend to eat a high-fat diet, and exercise less than people in urban areas.
One of the lead researchers says the culture is different in rural America. The diet is full of rich, homemade foods like omeat and desserts. And rural areas typically don't have a culture of physical activity as leisure time.
The study from the National Center for Health Statistics says people who live in rural areas tend to eat a high-fat diet, and exercise less than people in urban areas.
One of the lead researchers says the culture is different in rural America. The diet is full of rich, homemade foods like omeat and desserts. And rural areas typically don't have a culture of physical activity as leisure time.
Charlotte Ames is the area's only local Health Reporter and brings you the latest medical health news weeknights. You can catch Healthcast on WTAJ News at 5:00pm and her Health Headlines report on WTAJ News at 5:30pm.