A new lease on life: These health-care workers know firsthand the benefits of weight loss
Monday, January 19, 2015
It's no secret that the United States has a problem with overweight and obesity. More than one-third of U.S. adults are obese, a number that has increased drastically in the past 20 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And it's not just adults who struggle: 17 percent of children and teenagers are also obese, says the CDC. The struggle is universal, affecting old and young, men and women, and all races and professions -- even health care providers.
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