Pre-diabetes rate among teenagers rising

May 21, 2012

Many American teenagers, including some with a normal healthy weight, already have one or more risk factors for heart disease.

The good news is that teen obesity rates have leveled off and the rates of high blood pressure and high bad cholesterol levels have also remained steady.

Scientists say children and teens need more help with following a healthy diet and staying physically active.

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