Staying Healthy by O. Ware from HomeworkSpot.com
September 22nd, 2009 by El Ed Mom
Eating right and exercising is about more than just looking good. Staying healthy can help you reduce the risk of serious dangers like heart disease, diabetes, strokes and cancer - not to mention give you more energy.
Not everyone is taking care of their bodies. According to the Mayo Clinic, the number of overweight children in America (ages 6 to 11) has doubled in the past two decades. Also, the number of overweight teens has tripled during that time. In total, about 25 million U.S. children and adolescents are overweight.
In an attempt to reduce childhood obesity, new laws in California have banned soft drinks and fattening, sugary snacks. The legislation could go even beyond that; Congress may make a federal law restricting the sale of junk food in public schools across the nation.
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