Today's announcement reflects a shared understanding. Quality nutrition is foundational to a healthy life. For too long, this essential pillar of public health has been overlooked. Diet related chronic diseases contribute to roughly 1 million deaths each year. and impose enormous economic and emotional costs on our population. And a staggering, staggering 14.7 million school age children today suffer from obesity. (13:06–13:13)
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Asserts that diet-related chronic diseases cause approximately 1 million deaths annually.
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