Table A1.

Definitions for adult obesity rate & food environment variables.

Variable	Description	Data Source
Adult Obesity Rate	An estimate of the age-adjusted percentage of persons age 20 and older who are obese, where obesity is Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kilograms per meters squared.	Center for Disease Control
BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Grocery Stores NAICS:445110	The number of supermarkets and grocery stores in the county. Grocery stores include establishments generally known as supermarkets and smaller grocery stores primarily engaged in retailing a general line of food, such as canned and frozen foods; fresh fruits and vegetables; and fresh and prepared meats, fish, and poultry.	U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns
Specialized Food Stores NAICS 445200	The number of specialized food stores in the county. Specialized food stores include establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of food, such as retail bakeries, meat and seafood markets, dairy stores, and produce markets.	U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns
Farmers Markets	The number of Farmers Markets in the county. A farmers’ market is a retail outlet in which two or more vendors sell agricultural products directly to customers through a common marketing channel. At least 51 percent of retail sales are direct to consumers.	USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Supercenters NAICS:452910	The number of supercenters and warehouse club stores in the county. Warehouse clubs and supercenters are primarily engaged in retailing a general line of groceries in combination with general lines of new merchandise.	U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns
Fast Food Restaurants NAICS:722211	The number of limited-service restaurants in the county. Limited-service restaurants include establishments primarily engaged in providing food services where patrons generally order or select items and pay before eating. Food and drink may be consumed on premises, taken out, or delivered to the customer’s location	U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns
Convenience Stores/Food Marts NAICS:445120 and 447110	The number of convenience stores in the county. Establishments known as convenience stores or food marts are primarily engaged in retailing a limited line of goods that include soda, snack foods, etc.	U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns