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Sound Learning Feature for January 2004
Americans are eating themselves to death. Obesity is on the rise. More people eat too much, get too little exercise, and suffer a variety of health problems as a result. We've seen virtually a doubling in the number of obese persons over the past two decades, and an alarming increase in the number of obese children.
Many people wage a lifelong fight against fat. Some are successful, but many are not. American society seems to be stacking the deck against them, with the prevalence of "super sized" fast-food meals, sedentary lifestyles, quick-fix weight loss plans, and confusing—sometimes conflicting—information about exercise and nutrition.
The stories in this month's feature are of particular interest to teachers and students of English/Language Arts, History/social studies, and Health/Wellness. There are also stories that may be useful in Biology, Economics, or Current Issues classes.
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