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Did You Know?
--- One in three children are now overweight or obese.
--- Obesity is the #1 health threat in the United States
--- Obesity is the #2 cause of preventable death in the U.S. (2nd only to smoking)
--- 33% of middle school students aged 11-14 are overweight or at risk for being
overweight
--- Obesity has a significant impact on a student's overall academic performance
--- Students who exercise regularly and eat healthy do better in school
--- Some types of Cancers are linked to obesity
--- Medical expenses exceeded $2.1 billion in 2004 and continue to rise
--- Georgia has one of the highest rates of obesity in the country
--- Over 65,000 deaths occur annually due to obesity-related illnesses
(6,700 in Georgia alone)
(SOURCE: CDC)
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