December 23, 2011
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20.6 million: Number of Americans who had diabetes in 2009, versus 5.5 million in 1980
1 in 5 Americans meets the federal guidelines for aerobic activity and muscle strengthening, which is at least 2 hours and 30 minutes per week
1.3 million: Number of Americans who eat fewer than one vegetable or fruit a day
12.5 million: Number of obese children and adolescents in 2010 Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Census Bureau
12.5 million: Number of obese children and adolescents in 2010 Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Census Bureau
Although Americans are smoking fewer cigarettes and eating less red meat than 30 years ago, census data also shows that vegetable consumption has fallen off significantly and rates of obesity and lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes are increasing. How will your store help address these problems in 2012?
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