A recent issue of the Journal of Physical Activity & Health features a study that reveals the link between obesity rates and “active transportation,” or trips taken by walking, bicycling and public transit. (You may download the complete report from the Rutgers university website.)

Turns out, countries with the highest levels of active transportation generally had the lowest obesity rates. It’s important to note that the study doesn’t prove that riding the bus will make you slim, but it does identify a possible factor that accounts for international differences in obesity rates.



As reported on MSNBC.com: