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Obesity among young Americans is a serious problem that can have serious ramifications in the long run.

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Virginia Foxx
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: June 29
Dean
Politician
U.S. Representative
University Teacher
New York City
New York
Virginia Ann Foxx
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Obesity
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