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  1. Did you know that an adult who has a BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight?
  2. Did you know that you do not need to give up all meat completely in order to have a healthy diet? You just need to be selective.
  3. Did you know that changing your workout routine is frequently helpful in breaking through a plateau?
  4. Did you know that having a STD can make you more likely to get HIV?
  5. Did you know that alcohol depresses nerves that control involuntary actions such as breathing and the gag reflex?
  6. Did you know that if you are sick with symptoms of influenza-like illness, you should not travel?
  7. Did you know that a variety of different foods is essential because no single food or food group has it all?
  8. Did you know that pain is not a sign of a good workout and should not be a regular occurrence?
  9. Did you know that there are more than 20 types of STDs?
  10. Did you know that the only thing that reverses the effects of alcohol is time?
  11. Did you know that the flu can cause a range of symptoms and effects from mild to lethal?
  12. Did you know that your body needs the right balance of carbohydrates, fats and protein to stay healthy?
  13. Did you know that running helps prevent osteoporosis, strengthens muscles throughout the body and improves heart and lung efficiency?
  14. Did you know there are more than 20 types of STDs?
  15. Did you know more than 150 medications interact harmfully with alcohol?
  16. Did you know there is more than one strain of the flu virus, thus, persons with the flu should not be sharing food, utensils and drinks?
  17. Did you know too much of certain nutrients, while eating too little can lead to numerous nutrient deficiencies and low body mass?
  18. Did you know being active significantly lowers your chances of developing potentially fatal illnesses?
  19. Did you know if a pregnant woman has an STD, it can cause serious health problems for the baby?