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All this hullabaloo about Jordin Sparks and the National Action Against Obesity has got me thinking about the kind of example other American Idols are setting for American kids. Carrie Underwood, for instance, is a total cutie who’s probably NAAO’s ideal dress size, and a vegetarian to boot. And she’s got major crossover appeal, hitting both the country and mainstream music charts. But what kind of message is she sending?
Most of the time, it’s a good one:

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