May 10, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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Super-sized citizens: The relationship between a country’s fast-food outlets and its obesity rates

Many studies have linked the meals served at fast-food outlets to obesity, but is there a relationship between the number of restaurants in a country and the girth of its population? Continue reading

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February 27, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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Canadian adult obesity at historic high

Obesity rates across Canada are reaching alarming levels and continue to climb, according to a new study. Continue reading

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June 19, 2012
by Kaid Benfield
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New reports and resources emphasize steps communities can take to improve health

Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
 
Today’s post is co-authored with my colleague Marissa Ramirez, consulting project manager for sustainable communities at NRDC.
On Sundays in Ferguson, Missou… Continue reading

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May 9, 2012
by Kaid Benfield
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US obesity rates continue to soar, in part because of automobile dependence

Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
 
The headline in Tuesday’s USA Today was shocking: “Obesity could affect 42% of Americans by 2030.”  That is nearly triple the rate experienc… Continue reading

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August 19, 2011
by Kaid Benfield
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Walking is good for us. So why isn’t it safer?

Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC  
I suppose it should come as no surprise that sprawling, Sun Belt metro regions built completely around the automobile are the nation’s most unsafe places to walk.  In a… Continue reading

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