Health is more than just a policy matter; it's also very personal. That's why we asked the presidential candidates to answer a few questions about how health affects them, from guilty pleasures to defining moments.

What do you do to stay healthy?

• I do my best to eat healthy, and I exercise regularly

What is your biggest obstacle to staying healthy?

• It's hard to maintain healthy eating habits and exercise regularly when I'm constantly traveling.

How do you handle the stress of the campaign?

• One of the ways that I handle stress is by meditating.

What health challenges have you or your family faced?

• I suffer from chronic back pain due to an injury I suffered at 18. My rigorous travel schedule sometimes aggravates the problem.

Who's the health enforcer in your family? ("No, you're not smoking that cigarette"..."Sorry, no stops at Burger King today")

• Me.

Who makes the health/doctor appointments in your family?

• Whitney and I usually make our own doctor appointments.

What is your favorite "guilty pleasure" food?

• Cake brownies.

Is there one experience that shaped your view of health?

• My back injury has made me realize the importance of taking care of myself.

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