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Challenge Yourself : Childhood Obesity Quiz

Think childhood obesity doesn’t concern you? Take this quick quiz to see just how much you know about childhood obesity, the dangerous health consequences of childhood obesity and how it affects us all.

1. One out of every five children is overweight.

2. Kids should get 30 minutes of exercise a day.

3. You shouldn’t worry about “baby fat” in young kids. Obesity only affects older kids and teens.

4. Obesity runs in families, and overweight parents are more likely to have overweight kids.

5. Overweight children and teens are more likely to suffer social isolation and depression.

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