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"To get rich, never risk your health. For it is the truth that health is the wealth of wealth."

-Richard Baker, American Congressman

Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Obesity and Cancer

According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), most Americans do not know that there is a strong connection between obesity and cancer. On top of that, many obese and overweight Americans do not consider themselves such.

"In the new ACS survey, 45 percent said they are overweight, while 58 percent said at least one of their family members is overweight. However, those numbers don't match up with the facts: According to the ACS, nearly two-thirds of Americans are overweight, and 30 percent are obese."

You can tell yourself that "fat is beautiful," but it's unhealthy. Read here.

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