But we're so excited to continue that work. We all know we're at the point where we must do something to correct the chronic health problems that Americans face. Over 75% of Americans youth between the ages of 17 and 24... are ineligible for military service because of obesity, poor physical fitness or mental health challenges. health challenges. Over 350,000American children have been diagnosed with diabetes since my confirmation as Secretary of Agriculture on the exact same day as Secretary Kennedy's confirmation, February 13th earlier this year, we have been taking bold action on this front. (12:13–12:30)
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