Childhood Obesity in America: Part 1

Part 1: The Causes

Posted on April 7th, 2011 by tdelgreco No Comments

Fitting a decent meal into a modern schedule can seem nearly impossible. So can making room for fresh air and exercise. Part One explores the trends that can spell big trouble for children.

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