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"Physical Activity and Good Nutrition." Be Active Florida. CDC, 2008. Web. 29 Mar. 2011.

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1. Chronic Diseases accounted for five of the leading six causes of death in 2002 in the USA. 2. Much of the chronic disease burden is preventable. 3. Research shows that good nutrition can help to lower people’s risk for many chronic diseases, including heart disease, stroke, some cancers, diabetes, and osteoporosis 4. Children who were not breastfed are at increased risk for overweight, asthma, and some childhood infections 5. About two-thirds of young people in grades 9–12 are not engaged in recommended levels of physical activity 6. Evidence-based guidelines for physical activity for youth, adults, and older adults are being developed at the national level 7. Despite the proven benefits of physical activity, more than 50% of U.S. adults do not get enough physical activity to provide health benefits; 25% are not active at all in their leisure time 8. In 2005, about 1 in 3 U.S. adults ate fruit two or more times a day, and 1 in 4 ate vegetables three or more times a day. 9. Regular physical activity reduces risk and provides therapeutic benefits for people with heart attack, colon cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure and may reduce their risk for stroke. 10. It also helps to control weight; contributes to healthy bones, muscles, and joints; reduces falls among older adults; helps to relieve the pain of arthritis; reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression; and is associated with fewer hospitalizations, physician visits, and medications. 11. The prolonged illness and disability associated with many chronic diseases also decreases the quality of life for millions of Americans 12. In 2005, about 1 in 3 U.S. adults ate fruit two or more times a day, and 1 in 4 ate vegetables three or more times a day 13. In 2005–2006, more than 34% of adults aged 20 years or older were obese 14. The prevalence of overweight among children aged 2–5 years increased from 5.0% during 1976–1980 to 13.9% during 2003–2004. 15. For example, adults of all ages benefit from moderate-intensity physical activity, such as 30 minutes of brisk walking most days of the week