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One in every four American children is obese. It's a condition that's

causing kids to develop adult conditions like Type 2 Diabetes earlier in life than ever before. In fact, 80 percent of kids diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes are overweight. Whether it's a change of eating habits or activity, it's clear that Americans need to be taught healthier habits at an earlier age.

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