Reuters
The newcomers probably take up the "increased sedentary behavior and poor dietary patterns" they encounter, including the high-calorie foods and labor-saving technologies that mark the U.S. lifestyle, said the report from Northwestern University in Chicago.
The problem is worrisome "given the rapid growth of the immigrant population and the adverse health care consequences associated with obesity," added the study published in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association (news - web sites).
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