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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., center, shares lunch with 7-year-old Sigifredo Orona, left, and 8-year-old Michael Zamarano
Tuesday, Apr. 20, 2010

Open quoteWhen over a quarter of young adults are too fat to fight, we need to take notice.Close quote

  • JAMES BARNETT JR.,
  • retired Navy officer, on a new report that says 27% of Americans ages 17 to 24 are too overweight to join the military; unhealthy school lunches are cited as a cause
Photo: David Zalubowski / AP | Source: AP