"While approximately one in every 400 children and adolescents have Type I diabetes; recent Government reports indicate that one in every three children born in 2000 will suffer from obesity, which as noted is a predominant Type II precursor"
- Tim Holden
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This quote by Tim Holden is highlighting the alarming rate of weight problems in children and adolescents. It is estimated that a person in every 400 children and teenagers have Type I diabetes, nevertheless, current Government reports recommend that a person in every three children born in 2000 will suffer from weight problems. Weight problems is a significant danger factor for Type II diabetes, which is why it is so concerning. This quote is a reminder of the importance of keeping a healthy lifestyle and diet plan, specifically for children and teenagers, in order to minimize the threat of establishing Type II diabetes. It is likewise a pointer of the need for governments to take action to minimize the frequency of obesity in kids and teenagers.
This quote is written / told by Tim Holden somewhere between March 5, 1957 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA.
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