Houston, San Antonio among least fit cities in America

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It looks like it might be time for Texans to trade in their cowboy boots and flip flops for a pair of running shoes. A new study measuring community fitness puts a few major Texas cities at the bottom of the list.

The American Fitness Index released its latest report on the 50 largest metro areas in the country. The report is compiled using data such as environmental and community resources and policies

that support physical activity, preventive health behaviors, personal health measures and

behaviors, along with levels of chronic disease. Economic diversity and demographic data were also considered.

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Though Austin rated high on the list, tying with Raleigh, N.C., as the 15th fittest city in America, Texas doesn't show up again on the list until the No. 37 spot, held by Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington.

In the Houston and San Antonio areas, the report shows a higher obesity percentage and decreased consumption of fruits since last year. Both metro areas also saw an increase in percentage of people with diabetes.

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