Activity-Friendly Cities Aid Obesity Control, Environmental Damage

You wouldn't know it from this article over which the authors had complete control.

"Cities that have 'walkable' areas are beneficial for both community health and the environment, said a presenter at the American College of Sports Medicine's 12th-annual Health & Fitness Summit and Exposition.

Jim Sallis, Ph.D., FACSM, defines an activity-friendly city as one that 'makes it easy and attractive to be physically active.' It should be easy, he said, for residents to walk to shopping areas, restaurants, grocery stores, schools, and more. Studies have shown that people are much more likely to be active if activity-friendly environments are nearby.

In addition to the health benefits that accompany a higher level of activity - such as decreasing obesity and preventing chronic disease - walkable cities also aid the environment through the reduction of motor traffic, and in turn, harmful emissions."

Just conclusions, no proof.

How a city or any venue is constructed makes no difference.

What makes a difference is how people behave.

Unless they are willing to consume fewer Calories than they burn, there is no weight loss.

This is just another excuse to exculpate people and buy time.

Besides, "exercise" is and always will be, a very inefficient way to control weight.