A new study by the American College of Sports Medicine says so, due to low rates of diabetes, obesity and several other factors. Oklahoma City is not OK, however; it's at the bottom of the list.
From Health News: "In the top 10, there are 2 in the East, 1 Midwest, 1 South, and 6 in the West. San Francisco, although ranked #8 had the lowest obesity rate at 18.4%, while Minneapolis, ranked #3, had the highest exercise rate."
Metropolitan survey areas (MSAs) were used rather than just the central cities in calculating the results.
The impact of land use on health is addressed in the report: "The fundamentals for improving physical activity behaviors involve increasing awareness and motivation at the personal level, providing a built environment and resources that support physical activity, as well as setting policies to encourage individuals to engage in physical activity as part of a healthier lifestyle."
The full report is available here.
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