in adolescents, and 14.2% in children (Arizona Department of Health Services [ADHS], 2013). Obesity rates among all age groups, despite sex, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, education level or geographic region have increased drastically (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2011). Many factors have contributed to the rise in obesity rates from increased availability of fast food restaurants and Americans eating unhealthy diets. Health conditions at risk related to obesity include hypertension…
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