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Poor diet and physical inactivity
may soon overtake tobacco as the leading cause of death. A new study released by HHS' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that deaths due to poor diet and physical inactivity rose by 33 percent over the past decade and may soon overtake tobacco as the leading preventable cause of death.
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There’s Something About Water
One of the body’s most essential nutrients is water. In order for your body to perform and function normally, you need an ongoing supply of water. In other words, drink lots of water.
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Statistics on Adolescent Obesity in America
About 15 percent of children and adolescents ages 6-19 years are seriously
overweight...
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Health institute offers steps for fighting child obesity
By Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY
Schools should weigh and measure all children annually to determine whether they're overweight, and the government must set nutritional standards for brand-name foods and drinks marketed on school grounds, says a new report by health experts...
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