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obesity: causes and consequences  

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  • The prevalence of obesity has increased dramatically in the past three decades and is a serious concern in the United States. According to the National Center for Health Statistics in 1999, 61% of American adults were classified as overweight or obese. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health and Behavior; Obesity: Causes and Consequences]

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