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Mexico ranks number 2 in Obesity

Posted in Diet News by Diet News on the May 5th, 2008

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It seems as though the U.S.’ southern neighbor is also fighting the growing obesity epidemic, ranking second place as the fattest country in the world.

Many factors are playing a role- social, economic and political, with no real solutions being found. Much like the U.S., Mexico is also seeing the effects of an overweight population on its children. One significant problem is that a majority of the schools do not have running water, or water that can be drank. In order to provide the children with beverages, soda is made available. These sugar-packed drinks can only help children and adults pack on unnecessary pounds.

To learn more about the staggering obesity statistics in Mexico, read this full article.



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