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The United States is experiencing an epidemic of obesity. Two thirds of American adults are either overweight or obese, and this epidemic also affects children. One third of all children ages two to 19 are overweight or obese. The risk of developing obesity-related diseases such as diabetes increases greatly as children do not exercise or are not exposed to proper nutritional diets. Not only do these children face constant health problems and restrictions as adults, but it is estimated that an … [Read more...] about Preventing Weight Gain in Children