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Childhood Obesity and Parental Responsibility

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The incidence of childhood obesity is alarming. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 12.4 percent of 2-5 year olds are obese; for 6-11 year-olds it's 17.0 percent; and for the 12-19 year-old crowd, it's a whopping 17.6 percent. 

With all the talk these days about health care reform, we must accept responsibility for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The burden on the health care system due to obesity a tremendous waste.

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