William Dietz, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, says that this report emphasizes "that place matters.

疾病控制和预防中心的营养、体力活动和肥胖部主任威廉·迪茨说，该报表强调“居住环境很重要。

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The traditional Southern diet — high in fat and fried food — may be part of the answer, said Dr. William Dietz, who heads CDC's nutrition, physical activity and obesity division.

疾病防控中心营养、锻炼和肥胖部门的负责人威廉姆?迪亚兹博士说，南方的传统饮食是导致这一问题的原因之一，南方的饮食脂肪含量高，而且多油炸食品。

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Despite this caveat the findings are concerning, and they underscore the importance of screening children and teenagers for obesity, and referring them to specialized care if needed, says lead researcher Ashleigh May, an epidemiologist with the CDC's division of nutrition, physical activity, and obesity.

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In contrast, among those children in fair or poor health -- due to less healthy nutrition, less physical activity, higher obesity rates, and less access to healthcare -- only about 28 percent took the supplements.

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