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Regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. It has many benefits, including improving your overall health and fitness, and reducing your risk for many chronic diseases.

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Exercise Activity Calculator (American Cancer Society)
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Food & Fitness (TeensHealth from Nemours)

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BAM! Body and Mind (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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