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To: Nachum
In other news.....

Obesity Epidemic "Astronomical"

One of the biggest health stories of the year has been the rise in obesity among both adults and children in the U.S. We've all heard so much about the "obesity epidemic" that it's easy to think the story is being blown out of proportion. After all, people putting on a few pounds may not seem to warrant the proclamation of a national emergency.

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The results were startling: 31% of adults are obese and 15% of children and teenagers age 6-19 are overweight. The proportion of obese people has been growing steadily for the last few decades. Although Ogden stresses that obesity is a problem for all groups and genders, it is particularly severe among certain ethnic groups. For instance, 50% of all non-Hispanic black women are obese.

21 posted on 03/17/2014 3:45:40 AM PDT by Islander7 (There is no septic system so vile, so filthy, the left won't drink from to further their agenda)
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To: Islander7

Doesn’t mean they aren’t committing fraud to get it. Or have zero issue collecting it therefore, do as little as possible to improve their lives so as not to lose it.

ObamaNation.


22 posted on 03/17/2014 4:00:18 AM PDT by DAC21
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To: Islander7

With all these welfare benefits of course you’re going to get more of the same. It’s like pouring Miracle-Gro on weeds.


36 posted on 03/17/2014 9:05:13 AM PDT by ladyjane
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To: Islander7
50% of all non-Hispanic black women are obese.

Well there you have it.

If they just learn to speak Spanish...they'll lose weight.

40 posted on 03/17/2014 10:03:25 AM PDT by ROCKLOBSTER (Celebrate "Republicans Freed the Slaves" Month.)
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