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The rate of childhood obesity is just ridiculous. Anytime I can get involved with teaching them how to get physical exercise, I want to help in any way possible

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Shannon Miller
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: March 10
Artistic Gymnast
Gymnast
Lawyer
Rolla
Missouri
Childhood
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Obesity
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Anytime
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