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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>]]

In the [[United States]] at the present time, the greater the degree of irreligiosity in a generation, the higher their [[obesity]] rate is. For more information, please see the three articles directly below.  

In the [[United States]] at the present time, the greater the degree of irreligiosity in a generation, the higher their [[obesity]] rate is. For more information, please see the three articles directly below.  

== 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]]).