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Shape-Up Jefferson County . . .Eat less, Move more, Live longer

It's a balancing act.  Create a balance between the amount of calories you take in and the amount of energy you expend in your day-to-day living.

Lack of physical activity and eating too much is killing us.  Check out these obesity facts:

  • High blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, respiratory problems, osteoarthritis and premature death can result from being obese/overweight.
  • 300,000 deaths in the U.S. per year are associated with obesity.
  • Individuals who are obese have a 50 to 100 percent increased risk of premature death.
  • More obesity facts

Last Modified: Jun 10, 2009 04:31 PM
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