Inactivity and poor nutrition are having a disastrous impact on the health of North Carolinians.
- Many of the leading causes of death across the state are attributed to chronic diseases, which are preventable and directly related to lifestyle factors, such as physical activity and nutrition.
- Obesity is second only to tobacco use as the nation's leading cause of preventable death.
- The U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on Physical Activity and Health states that people who are physically active manage stress better, sleep better and generally feel better. Other benefits of physical activity may include more energy, healthy weight control and reduced risk for many diseases.
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