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Name three risks of having excess weight.

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Answer to Question 1

Answers will vary but may include increased risk of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and atherosclerosis; decreased life expectancy; poor circulation in the legs, increased risk of diabetes; increased risk of diabetes; and increased stress on joints.

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