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Obesity is one of the biggest health problems in the United States. In the past two decades, the number of obese Americans steadily climbed . Of all Americans aged 15 years or older, 74.1% were found to be overweight according to a 2007 article at forbes.com. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that one-third of all adults in the US (or 33.8%) are obese. Yes, being obese is an important health issue that everyone should be aware of. Obesity can cost a lot of money in terms of medical care for illnesses that could actually have been avoided if only the appropriate weight was maintained.

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