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Study: Toledo is the 20th-fattest city in America

Toledo ranks second in percentage of obese adults.
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TOLEDO, Ohio — A study done by WalletHub says almost 40 percent of adults in the United States are obese.

This rings true for Toledo, as the Glass City comes in second place in percentage of obese adults out of 100 U.S. cities.

Overall, Toledo ranks 20th on WalletHub's list of this year's Most Overweight and Obese Cities in the U.S.

The data set ranges from share of obese adults to share of overweight children to projected obesity rates by 2030.

Here are Toledo's statistics:

Weight Problems in Toledo (1=Fattest, 50=Avg.): 

  • 2nd – % of Obese Adults
  • 10th – % of Physically Inactive Adults
  • 30th – % of Adults with High Cholesterol
  • 20th – % of Adults with Low Fruit/Vegetable Consumption
  • 20th – % of Adults with Diabetes
  • 11th – % of Adults with High Blood Pressure

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