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Breastfeeding Epidemic Analysis

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Researchers have linked increased levels of Sir2 to a longer lifespan. Sir2 is typically activated by reduced caloric intake. Breastfeeding has been associated with healthier development of babies. Many expect mothers discussed that they breast feed their children for health reasons, tradition and practicality and they allow the children to breastfeed for as long as they want which is call self weaning. In order to live a healthy lifestyle and reach 142 children must eat healthier. 16% of children and teenagers are overweight, which means they have a body mass index of 25 or more. Food advertisements have served as an effective tool of persuasion to sway children toward unhealthy foods that have contributed to the current epidemic attitudes

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