Kianna McWaite, left, 10, and Anthony Underwood, right, 10, fight for a rebound during the semi-final game of a basketball tournament. The two-day tournament concluded the week-long basketball camp. Research has shown that obese children are more likely to be overweight or obese as adults. Children should get at least 1 hour of physical activity per day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Stroud)
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