'Daily exercise, good diet made president healthy,' doctor says

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March 9, 2016 11:30 AM

Ronny Jackson, Barrack Obama’s physician in a new report stated that the US president cholesterol levels has reduced from 213 in May 2014 to 188 as of today.

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Jackson said the president achieved this through his daily exercise and good diet.

"His adherence to a healthy diet and a consistent exercise program has resulted in an improved lean body mass and lower cholesterol level. All clinical data indicates that the president is currently very healthy and that he will remain so for the duration of his presidency," Jackson said.

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He added that Obama who was a former smoker, seldom uses nicotine gum and takes medication for occasional acid reflux symptoms.

Obama’s latest physical health examination showed that his total cholesterol level reduced from 213 in May 2014 to 188 as of today, weight dropped from 180 pounds to 175 pounds.

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