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Health Smart: The Challenge of Childhood Obesity
We've all seen the headlines on an almost daily basis, "Childhood Obesity Reaches Epidemic Status", "Obesity May Shrink U.S. Lifespan", "Kids Pack on Pounds" and "Rising Obesity in Children Prompts Call to Action." Childhood obesity is causing severe and often premature health problems in America's youth with no slow down in sight. Today, children as young as ten years old are being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and high blood pressure due to childhood obesity. Health Smart: The Challenge of Childhood Obesity is a medical documentary that helps kids and their parents realize the impact of childhood obesity and offers practical suggestions that can lead to healthier lifestyles.
Air Date
Friday, 9/12/08 from 5-5:30 p.m. ET
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