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 FAQ

What is the prevalence of overweight amoung U.S. children?
How can physical activity help prevent overweight and obesity?

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 What is the prevalence of overweight amoung U.S. children?
Results from the 2003-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 
(NHANES), using measured heights and weights, indicate that an estimated 17 
percent of children and adolescents ages 2-19 years are overweight.
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 How can physical activity help prevent overweight and obesity?
Physical activity, along with a healthy diet, plays an important role in the 
prevention of overweight and obesity (USDHHS, 2001). In order to maintain a 
stable weight, a person needs to expend the same amount of calories as he or 
she consumes.

Although the body burns calories for everyday functions such as breathing, 
digestion, and routine daily activities, many people consume more calories 
than they need for these functions each day. A good way to burn off extra 
calories and prevent weight gain is to engage in regular physical activity 
beyond routine activities.
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