06/24/2009
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"Childhood obesity is a tragic public health epidemic in this country, and the statistics are alarming."
"We are talking about a report that helps us understand the problem and helps us to take steps as a country to ameliorate the problem."
"As a result of this epidemic, health problems that were rarely seen in children 30 years ago are now quite common."
"One out of every 3 children is affected by obesity, and over the last 3 decades rates have skyrocketed."