Frightening Facts
If nothing changes for the better, today's younger generations will live
shorter lives than their parents
Over the next 40 years, longevity may decrease by 3 to 5 years due to obesity. Relative magnitude: cancer currently reduces longevity by 3.5 years
Diseases such as diabetes and heart disease can be initiated by poor
childhood nutrition.
Obese children have very high chances of becoming obese adults, which results in many severe health consequences.
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