Can a Whole City Stick to a Diet? Fat Chance.

The article discusses efforts by various U.S. cities to challenge residents to lose weight as part of public health initiatives. Particular focus is given to the poor results of such a challenge in the city of Boston, Massachusetts, as well as those in cities including Louisville, Kentucky, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Corpus Christi, Texas. Comments are provided on topics including promotion of such initiatives, food habits of working professionals, and food options at restaurants.