Obesity is on the rise in Tennessee. According to the 2005 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey (YRBSS) 15% of Tennessee high school students are overweight. This trend is due to an increase in unhealthy food choices and a decrease in physical activity in school.  According to the YRBSS 66% of TN teens did not meet the recommended levels for physical activity in 2005. To learn more click on the link above.

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