... to more than what they need. (Akers 30) Exercising to little is another factor that can lead to obesity. It is recommended to exercise three to five days of the week for thirty minutes. Did you know that one-quarter of the U.S. does not engage in any physical activity? Instead, we Americans engage our time in 1,539 hours of television, 51 ... disease, heart attacks, and strokes. Ninety percent of individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are reported to be obese. Obesity decreases the body's resistance to harmful organisms leading to an impaired immune system response. It can also lead...

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