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Approximately 4.7 Million US children and adolescents
(11%) are seriously overweight. |
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Since 1970, the percentage of obese youths ages 6-17
years in the US has nearly doubled. |
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Obese children are at an increased risk of developing
type II diabetes, high cholesterol and asthma. |
Reference: The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
