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[[Image:chuck_norris.jpg|thumbnail|150px|right| The Christian [[Chuck Norris]], who is a member of the Silent Generation and a critic of atheism, endorses the Total Gym exercise system.<ref>http://www.totalgymdirect.com/</ref><ref>[http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=55789 Chuck Norris article on atheism]</ref>]]

[[Image:chuck_norris.jpg|thumbnail|150px|right| The Christian [[Chuck Norris]], who is a member of the Silent Generation and a critic of atheism, endorses the Total Gym exercise system.<ref>http://www.totalgymdirect.com/</ref><ref>[https://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=55789 Chuck Norris article on atheism]</ref>]]

The baby boom generation was born between the years 1946 and 1964.

The baby boom generation was born between the years 1946 and 1964.

The Silent Generation was born from 1925 until 1942. They preceded the baby boom generation.

The Silent Generation was born from 1925 until 1942. They preceded the baby boom generation.

According to the [[Gallup poll|Gallup Inc.]], "Very religious Americans are more likely to practice healthy behaviors than those who are moderately religious or nonreligious."<ref>http://www.gallup.com/poll/145379/Religious-Americans-Lead-Healthier-Lives.aspx</ref>  For more information, please [[Atheism and obesity]]

According to the [[Gallup poll|Gallup Inc.]], "Very religious Americans are more likely to practice healthy behaviors than those who are moderately religious or nonreligious."<ref>https://www.gallup.com/poll/145379/Religious-Americans-Lead-Healthier-Lives.aspx</ref>  For more information, please [[Atheism and obesity]]

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== Atheism and obesity ==

== Atheism and obesity ==

[[File:11834504 3cc3c49559.jpg|186px|right|thumbnail|Two of the major risk factors for becoming [[obesity|obese]] according to the [[Mayo Clinic]] are poor dietary choices and inactivity.<ref>[http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/obesity/DS00314/DSECTION=causes Causes of obesity]</ref> According to the [[Gallup poll|Gallup Inc.]], "Very religious Americans are more likely to practice healthy behaviors than those who are moderately religious or nonreligious."<ref>http://www.gallup.com/poll/145379/Religious-Americans-Lead-Healthier-Lives.aspx</ref> ]]

[[File:11834504 3cc3c49559.jpg|186px|right|thumbnail|Two of the major risk factors for becoming [[obesity|obese]] according to the [[Mayo Clinic]] are poor dietary choices and inactivity.<ref>[http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/obesity/DS00314/DSECTION=causes Causes of obesity]</ref> According to the [[Gallup poll|Gallup Inc.]], "Very religious Americans are more likely to practice healthy behaviors than those who are moderately religious or nonreligious."<ref>https://www.gallup.com/poll/145379/Religious-Americans-Lead-Healthier-Lives.aspx</ref> ]]

''See also:'' [[Atheism and obesity]]

''See also:'' [[Atheism and obesity]]

Secular Europe and communist [[China]] have significant problems with obesity (see: [[Secular Europe and obesity]] and [[China and obesity]]). In addition, [[Australia]] has a significant problem with obesity (see: [[Australia, irreligion and obesity]]).  

Secular Europe and communist [[China]] have significant problems with obesity (see: [[Secular Europe and obesity]] and [[China and obesity]]). In addition, [[Australia]] has a significant problem with obesity (see: [[Australia, irreligion and obesity]]).  

In the United States at the present time, the greater the degree of irreligiosity in a generation, the [[Atheism and obesity#Irreligion/religion, generations in the United States and obesity|higher their obesity rate is]]. According to the [[Gallup poll|Gallup Inc.]], "Very religious Americans are more likely to practice healthy behaviors than those who are moderately religious or nonreligious."<ref>[http://www.gallup.com/poll/145379/Religious-Americans-Lead-Healthier-Lives.aspx Very Religious Americans Lead Healthier Lives], Gallup Poll, 2010</ref>   

In the United States at the present time, the greater the degree of irreligiosity in a generation, the [[Atheism and obesity#Irreligion/religion, generations in the United States and obesity|higher their obesity rate is]]. According to the [[Gallup poll|Gallup Inc.]], "Very religious Americans are more likely to practice healthy behaviors than those who are moderately religious or nonreligious."<ref>[https://www.gallup.com/poll/145379/Religious-Americans-Lead-Healthier-Lives.aspx Very Religious Americans Lead Healthier Lives], Gallup Poll, 2010</ref>   

In addition, a significant number of prominent atheists are overweight (see: [[Atheism and obesity]]).

In addition, a significant number of prominent atheists are overweight (see: [[Atheism and obesity]]).