(Kim Severson, Chronicle Staff Writer) These are great steps towards giving our children better and healthier lives. ... This is why I believe matters at hand need to be taken control on what influences pertaining to health are affecting our youth today. ... I understand that pulling simple sponsors out of our school systems, like the soda industry will not show an immediate health gains in our youth, but it will continue a process in which our leaders of this country do show a sympathy for it's citizens and their health issues. ...

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In conclusion, due to the lack of awareness in good nutrition, more Americans will continue to consume these highly processed foods. ... Unless immediate steps are taken by changing one's diet and lifestyle, our children will continue to eat themselves to death. ... Magill's Medical Guide (Online Edition), 2014 offers an in depth analysis of childhood obesity including the prospects and perspective according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ...

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