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Our children are obese, either have or being threatened by diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and not socially adjusting properly to others because of a lack of fitness.

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Richard Simmons
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: July 12
Actor
Comedian
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Professional Fitness Coach
Radio Personality
Restaurateur
Singer
Television Actor
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New Orleans
Louisiana
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