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Top 10 Fittest Cities in America

Nutritious eateries, plenty of green space, active residents. They're all features the best health-minded cities around. Did your hometown make the cut?

By Alyssa Shaffer
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#9: Virginia Beach, Virginia
The region is tops in fruit and vegetable consumption—about 20 percent higher than the rest of the U.S.—and locals are devoted to regular workouts. It also has a high percentage of city land devoted to parks, with 249 green spaces, including 14 miles of free beaches and more than 18,000 acres of state parks.

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