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Overweight/obesity is a serious problem among Veterans who receive care at VA facilities (approximately 70-74%)
Poor diet and physical inactivity^* may overtake smoking to become the nation's leading cause of preventable death.
The US Surgeon General issued a Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity^* in 2001.
Research studies show that overweight and obese individuals are at increased risk for a number of health conditions.
Overweight and obesity and their associated health problems have a significant economic impact on the US health care system.

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WHY MOVE!® NEEDS YOU

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