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Abstract
Obesity and You
Lately the topic of obesity has been everywhere; talk shows like Oprah and Dr. Phil, and reality shows like Celebrity Fit Club and The Biggest Loser have highlighted what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has rated America's no. 1 health threat. And it's not just America that is suffering; obesity has become the most prevalent chronic disease worldwide. More than 1 billion people are eating more and leading more sedentary lifestyles; 300 million people have been diagnosed with obesity.
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