More than 300 million people in the United States are obese. The obesity rates has more than doubled in the last forty years.. Obesity increases the rate of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, gallstones, arthritis, and cancer. The diseases associated with obesity increase health care costs and shorten life expectancy. Children who are obese are 60% more likely to suffer bullying. By signing this petition you are trying to increase physical activity in schools to lower the chances of children suffering these diseases. By signing this petition, you are saving a child's life.
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