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To: MotleyGirl70

4. Riverside/San Bernardino, Calif.: 30.8%

Those living in the city of Riverside and the surrounding metropolitan area, located about an hour east of Los Angeles, are likely victims of a car-centric culture. But despite efforts to promote safe streets and bicycle riding, the obesity epidemic is only getting worse: 30.8% percent of Riverside residents are obese, a 5% increase from 2005. The percentage of people neglecting regular exercise is also creeping upward, now standing at 30%.

driving everywhere plus the fastfood take outs. people here drive even to a liquor store a block away


8 posted on 11/26/2007 12:49:50 PM PST by Cinnamon
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driving everywhere plus the fastfood take outs. people here drive even to a liquor store a block away

Hey, it's for my 40!

66 posted on 11/26/2007 1:16:32 PM PST by occamrzr06
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