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5 cents for the extra size $117 billion for extra medical costs
 Sometimes a little less is a lot better.
A balanced diet—watching what you eat and how much— can not only help you feel better but also help prevent diseases and illnesses that cost all of us more in the long run. Medical costs continue to rise as we continue to need more health care and we’re all paying for it—in higher insurance premiums, copayments and deductibles. So work with your doctor to find a diet that’s right for you. It will help keep you healthier and help control the rising cost of health care.

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “Preventing Obesity and Chronic Disease through Good Nutrition and Physical Activity,” 2003.

 
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