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Addressing and preventing obesity

By Carley Thieret | Opinions Editor When I was in elementary school, it was always a great day when it was somebody’s birthday. Not because I cared how old they were turning, but more for the delicious treats they brought to share with the entire class. Students in elementary school today, however, will not be nostalgic towards birthday treats at school when they are older. Instead … Continue reading Addressing and preventing obesity

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Staff Editorial; Cutting the fat

By Duke Staff   There are two areas that the United States seems to fail at keeping in check – budgeting and weight gain. It’s no secret that the United States is the most obese country in the world, with approximately 34 percent of adult Americans classified as obese, according to the latest Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development or OECD survey. It’s even less … Continue reading Staff Editorial; Cutting the fat

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