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Monday, February 11, 2013

Ex-military support less school junk food

Obese kids |Retired U.S. admirals and generals said the calories of junk food consumed by children at school weighed more than the aircraft carrier Midway.

Retired Lt. General Norm Seip, U.S. Air Force, a member of MISSION: READINESS, a non-partisan national security organization of senior retired military leaders calling for smart investments in America's children, said being overweight or obese is the No. 1 medical reason why young adults cannot enlist.

The military recognizes this as a national security issue because the armed forces depend on individuals who are physically fit to serve, Seip said.

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1 comment:

  1. google29/4/13 17:14

    that kid eats too much junk food d@^*

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