Name: How an obese town lost a million pounds
Uploaded: 2014-01-02T16:21:58Z
Duration: 15 min 1 s
Description: Oklahoma City is a midsized town that had a big problem: It was among the most obese towns in America. Mayor Mick Cornett realized that, to make his city a great place to work and live, it had to become healthier too. In this charming talk, he walks us through the interlocking changes that helped OKC drop a collective million pounds (450,000 kilos).

Oklahoma City is a midsized town that had a big problem: It was among the most obese towns in America. Mayor Mick Cornett realized that, to make his city a great place to work and live, it had to become healthier too. In this charming talk, he walks us through the interlocking changes that helped OKC drop a collective million pounds (450,000 kilos).

Mick Cornett: How an obese town lost a million pounds

How an obese town lost a million pounds

In Oklahoma City, a transformative approach to urban health led to a collective loss of a million pounds, reshaping the city.

Mayor initiates citywide diet, igniting a cultural shift towards wellness, enhancing quality of life through infrastructure changes.

Oklahoma City's journey from one of America's most obese cities to the 22nd fittest showcases the power of community engagement.