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Nearly 75% of adults in the United States are overweight or obese. That number was included in a recent study which also revealed alarming obesity rates among children, leading experts to say it could strain the health care system. “Not surprising,” said Dr. Harry Miller of Four Seasons Pediatrics in Saratoga County. “There are a few important factors that are contributing.” A new study published earlier this month in The Lancet , a peer-reviewed medical journal, shows obesity rates have doubled since 1990 with more people becoming overweight and obese earlier in life than ever before. “I think a big thing is screen time,” Miller said. “Screen time is sort of becoming a staple of life for how kids are growing up.” Authors considered overweight adults to be 25 years of age or older with a body mass index (BMI) at or above 25. The number of obese adults, which has nearly doubled to more than 40% since 1990, have a BMI at or above 30. As of 2021, that accounted for 172 million Americans. “I like the BMI concept itself because it’s not a focus on weight,” Miller said. “It’s rather to say, 'Here’s a model of the likelihood of you having a condition later on and we can impact that.'” Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that nearly 20% of children between the ages of 2 and 19 are obese. “I always ask, 'What do you think you’re doing well with? And I will give them a list of the top four things that impact their BMI,” Miller explained. “I want to compliment them on what they’re doing well and keep doing those.” There are various contributing factors, but experts are pointing to the 70% of young athletes who quit their respected youth sport by age 13. “Being involved in athletics, or just any physical fitness, really, just not only sharpens the body, but sharpens the mind too,” Colonie High School’s head basketball coach Greg Davis said. “Discipline to continue to do things every day, whether you feel like it or not. Set a goal for yourself and go out and do it.” With this in mind, policymakers in Washington are looking ahead. A Joint Economic Committee report released earlier this year predicted obesity will cost more than $9 trillion in medical expenditures over the next 10 years. Miller said it’ll take a team to reverse the trends. “The parents, pediatrician, the public all play a role in the three-legged stool in how we can manage this,” he said. “Parents have to set some guidelines from the beginning, but also model for their kids.”
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The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 12 contest against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Both teams have released their official injury reports, which are provided below. San Francisco 49ers Out LB Tatum Bethune (knee), DE Nick Bosa (hip, oblique), WR Jacob Cowing (concussion), DT Kevin Givens (groin), QB Brock Purdy (right shoulder), CB Charvarius Ward (not injury related - personal matter) Questionable C Jon Feliciano (knee), T Trent Williams (ankle) Green Bay Packers Out CB Jaire Alexander (knee), LB Edgerrin Cooper (hamstring) Questionable DT Colby Wooden (shoulder) Injury Notes Several star players were absent at the start of Friday's practice, including quarterback Brock Purdy, who has been dealing with a shoulder injury all week. The 49ers have officially ruled Purdy out for Sunday's game. Defensive end Nick Bosa, sidelined by hip and oblique injuries, has also been ruled out. Meanwhile, tackle Trent Williams, who continues to nurse an ankle injury, did not practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday. His availability will likely be a game-time decision. Below are Friday's practice participation reports for both the 49ers and Packers, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff. San Francisco 49ers Friday Practice Did Not Participate In Practice LB Tatum Bethune (knee), DE Nick Bosa (hip, oblique), WR Jacob Cowing (concussion), DT Kevin Givens (groin), QB Brock Purdy (right shoulder), T Trent Williams (ankle) Limited Participation in Practice CB Charvarius Ward (not injury related - personal matter), C Jon Feliciano (knee) Full Participation in Practice RB Christian McCaffrey (not injury related - resting player, Achilles), TE George Kittle (hamstring) Green Bay Packers Friday Practice Did Not Participate In Practice CB Jaire Alexander (knee), LB Edgerrin Cooper (hamstring) Limited Participation in Practice RB Josh Jacobs (quadricep, calf) Full Participation in Practice DT Colby Wooden (shoulder), DT Kenny Clark (toe), G Elgton Jenkins (not injury related - resting player), C Josh Myers (wrist), T Rasheed Walker (knee), S Evan Williams (hamstring) This article first appeared on 49ers Webzone and was syndicated with permission.
Playoff game at Ohio State has sold 34% more tickets than Notre Dame game on StubHubCan Matt Gaetz return to Congress or could Ron DeSantis make him senator? What's next for the MAGA firebrand Matt Gaetz had resigned from Congress after nomination for AG Sign up for the latest with DailyMail.com's U.S. politics newsletter By SARAH EWALL-WICE, SENIOR U.S. POLITICAL REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM IN WASHINGTON, DC Published: 19:47, 21 November 2024 | Updated: 20:13, 21 November 2024 e-mail 91 View comments Matt Gaetz abruptly resigned from Congress after he was tapped to be Donald Trump's attorney general, but now that he withdrew his name from Cabinet consideration it raises questions about his future. The embattled MAGA loyalist promptly resigned from Congress after President-elect Donald Trump named him as his pick for top law enforcement officer last week. But his nomination immediately received pushback from Democrats and even some Republicans due to a House Ethics Committee investigation into Gaetz for alleged sexual misconduct involving a minor and illicit drug use. His House exit ended the committee's jurisdiction over Gaetz leaving the findings of its probe in limbo. But now that the 42-year-old is no longer up for attorney general, it is not clear whether he could end up back on Capitol Hill. In his resignation letter from the current 118th Congress, Gaetz said he did not intend to take the oath of office for the 119th Congress - which begins in January. In November, Gaetz was reelected to another term starting next year with more than 66 percent of the vote. If he is no longer seeking to join the incoming Trump administration, Gaetz technically could take the oath of office come January and join the new Congress. While that is a possibility, it could also lead to the House Ethics Committee relaunching its investigation and revealing the potentially damning findings. Former Congressman Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration for Attorney General as his confirmation faced an uphill climb in the Senate. It is not clear what's next for the MAGA firebrand after he promptly resigned from Congress last week, but there are several possibilities that could bring him back to Washington The future of that report as of now is uncertain after the committee was deadlocked in a vote on whether to make it public. Should Gaetz not return to the House, that vacant seat would need to be filled through a special election. After Gaetz's nomination was announced last week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis had called for an immediate special election to fill the vacancy. There are two other possibilities that could bring Gaetz back to Washington in the new year if he does not to return to the House. One less likely scenario is Gaetz could be appointed to fill the Florida Senate seat being vacated by outgoing Senator Marco Rubio who will have to resign upon his likely confirmation as Trump's Secretary of State. Some lawmakers have already signaled they are open to the possibility of Gaetz becoming a senator including GOP Florida Senator Rick Scott. Gaetz with Vice President-elect Vance on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, November 20 as they arrived for meetings with senators. One day later, Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration for Attorney General But that decision resides with DeSantis, who is tasked with appointing Rubio's replacement for two years before a special election is held in 2026. There have been several prominent names already floated as potential Rubio replacements including Trump's daughter-in-law Lara Trump. DailyMail.com reached out to DeSantis' office for comment. The other possibility is that Gaetz could end up joining the Trump administration in a role that does not require Senate confirmation. Then-Rep. Matt Gaetz in the Manhattan criminal court with Trump while he was on trial for covering up the hush money payments to Stormy Daniels Past presidents including Biden have brought allies into the White House for such roles after their names were withdrawn from consideration for other roles after it was determined they would not get the necessary votes in the Senate. Read More Trump breaks his silence on Matt Gaetz's withdrawing as his AG pick 'respects' the decision Gaetz could end up serving as a senior adviser or in the some legal counsel capacity as he is a lawyer. In announcing his withdrawal, Gaetz did not signal which direction his future would take, only that he remains 'fully committed to see that Donald J. Trump is the most successful President in history.' Trump also gave no indication in his response to the nomination withdrawal that Gaetz will be joining is administration but said his loyal supporter has a 'wonderful future.' 'I look forward to watching all of the great things he will do!' the president-elect posted on Truth Social. Gaetz' wife Ginger gave her own cryptic response on Thursday, writing 'The end of an era' with an image of her and the former lawmaker on the steps of the capitol, perhaps signaling a return to Congress is not in his future. Politics Share or comment on this article: Can Matt Gaetz return to Congress or could Ron DeSantis make him senator? What's next for the MAGA firebrand e-mail Add comment
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