ARCHIVE: AMSA National "Take the Stairs" Day is February 15th, 2007
It's a day to raise awareness about obesity, diet and exercise:
Did you know?
- One-third of US adults are overweight, about one-third are obese.
- 78% of American's are not meeting basic activity level recommendations
- 76% increase in Type II diabetes in adults 30-40 yrs old since 1990
- Inadequate diet and exercise is the second leading cause of preventable death in the US.
Help make a change: AMSA's National Take the Stairs Day Webpage
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