According to an article by HeartCenterOnline, "Being overweight and obese has long been associated with an increased risk of heart disease. " Being overweight as a teen leads to an increased risk of disease later in life.
"Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death, contributing to serious health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke and cancer. Over the past 30 years, childhood obesity has tripled in the United States."
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