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By Tracee Cornforth, About.com Guide to Women's Health

Mother Always Told You To Finish Your Plate

Monday July 21, 2003
More than half of Americans are overweight or obese, and it's no wonder. In our fast-paced world, often eating on the run, fast food and other restaurant portions are growing. And a great many of us are eating every last bite, just like Mother always told us. But cleaning our plates may not be all that healthy, in fact, it could lead to diseases like cancer. Full story

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