This document discusses how physical fitness can control body weight and provides tips for staying fit. It defines BMI and categories for overweight and obesity. Some key benefits of exercise mentioned are stronger muscles and bones, living longer by reducing risks of illnesses like diabetes, and having fun while staying fit through regular exercise. Sources cited include websites and image licenses. The document ends by rhetorically asking if the reader wants to be overweight like a pictured bird.

1. BODY CHANGES
How Can Physical
Fitness Control Your
Body Weight And How
Can You Help?

2. How Can Physical Fitness Control Your Body Weight And How
Can You Help?
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Sources:
Squirlnet
Brain Pop
Creative Commons
Instagrock
Google
Flikr
Do you want to be chubby like this bird?