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Americans Not As Healthy As They Think

At least 54% of Americans agree others would say they need to lose 10 pounds. Yet 66% of U.S. adults are overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A whopping 75% of Americans agree others would say they are in good physical shape, but only 49% believe others would say they exercise vigorously three times per week. In reality, more than half of U.S. adults do not get enough physical activity to benefit their health, and 24% are not active at all in their leisure time, according to the CDC.

Information provided by Benefitnews.com 5-22-07

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