According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, during the past
20 years there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the United
States. Research indicates that the situation is worsening rather than
improving. 25 out of 100 children in America are either overweight or
obese. Other reports indicate a greater number. Trends in our country
indicate an obesity epidemic. With this epidemic comes the danger of
chronic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
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Rashida Betts, Reading Specialist
Stephen Decatur Middle School
8200 Pinewood Drive
Clinton, MD 20735
To contact me:
E-mail: rashida.betts@pgcps.org
