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has turned us into an obese nation, spreading like wildfire to over 9 million children under the age of 18 who are overweight, unhealthy
we are about to fail our children and the future of our next generation if we don’t act now. our children need us.
the question is, how can our next generation of children lead our country, provide safety as soldiers, firefighters and paramedics, and reach their full potential as human beings making a lasting impact for the world, when every statistic and leading poll says they are in danger today and things are getting worse?
almost 9 million children are in danger of diseases like heart disease, cancer and diabetes and, for the first time in history, may not outlive their parents.
children and adolescents who are obese are at greater risk for bone and joint problems, sleep apnea, and social and psychological problems such as stigmatization and poor self-esteem.
children and adolescents who are obese are likely to be obese as adults and are therefore more at risk for adult health problems such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, several types of cancer, and osteoarthritis. One study showed that children who became obese as early as age 2 were more likely to be obese as adults.
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