Read the excerpt from "Healthy Eating." But no one can ignore the damage being wrought by all
this bad eating. More than one out of three adults in the
United States -- 37.5 percent -- are obese, according to
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Some
of the leading causes of death -- heart disease, stroke
and type 2 diabetes -- are directly linked to obesity. And
childhood obesity has tripled in the last 30 years. With
more than a third of kids between 6 and 19 considered
obese, the CDC reports, they are at substantially more
risk for developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes,
bone and joint conditions, and cancer.
Which statement best describes the author's argument
in this part of the article?
Eating a poor diet can have harmful effects on
people's health
Eating healthier foods is not as easy as some might
think.
Children should be required to maintain a healthy diet.
Eating habits have changed significantly in recent
years.
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Eating a poor diet can have harmful effects on people's health.

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laughter and happiness are an essential part of life. laughing releases the body's "feel good" chemicals. thus, it provides long or short term relief from stress and or anxiety. more or less, laughing strengthens social connections and provides an easy approach in social related situations.

moreover, there are many benefits of laughter and humor. it's as if they play the role of superhero to combat anxiety and depression, according to researchers. happiness and laughter is the best medicine for teen mental health.

what happens in the body also affects the mind. the positive changes in physical health also have profound an impact on mental health. we have a lot to gain from laughing! medical effects of laughter have continued to validate the pain-relieving effect and benefits of laughter.

scientists tell us that laughter and humor actually, believe it or not, lower blood pressure, reduce stress hormones and increase muscle flexion. there are many benefits to happiness and laughter, and they so happen to increase the circulation of antibodies in the blood stream and make us resistant to infections.

as stated before, laughing releases your body's "feel good" chemicals, and on a related note, negative stress can cause your body to release chemicals that weaken your immune system which makes you more likely to contract a disease. luckily, laughter reduces negative stress and prevents those chemicals from being released.

all in all, you may want to consider laughing as much as you can!