K-12 Education: School-Based Physical Education and Sports Programs |
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| U.S. Government Accountability Office, |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4912-8406-3 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $15.99 |
Book Description:
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According to CDC, approximately 12.5 million children aged 2 to 19 years are obese.6 The prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents has nearly tripled since 1980. Childhood obesity can cause a number of harmful effects on health, including high blood pressure and cholesterol, breathing problems and asthma, and increased risk of type II diabetes. This rise in obesity-related health conditions also introduces added economic costs.
According to CDC, approximately 12.5 million children aged 2 to 19 years are obese.6 The prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents has nearly tripled since 1980. Childhood obesity can cause a number of harmful effects on health, including high blood pressure and cholesterol, breathing problems and asthma, and increased risk of type II diabetes. This rise in obesity-related health conditions also introduces added economic costs.