Behavior, environment, and genetic factors all have a role in causing people to be overweight and obese

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• Behavior, environment, and genetic factors all have a role in causing people to be overweight and obese 
• Adult Obesity in the U.S. 
• Childhood Obesity Causes & Consequences 
• September is National Childhood Obesity Month 
• New CDC state obesity map now available 

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