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| View Larger Image | Childhood Obesity | DVD
| List Price: | $14.95 | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Binding: | DVD | | Format: | NTSC | | Number of Discs: | | | Release Date: | July 13, 2006 | | Sales Rank: | 86,455th |
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One of the most important decisions a parent makes these days is what to feed their children, yet so many families have lost control of their children's weight. NBC 4 will present a half-hour special that explores the increase in childhood obesity. Hosted by reporter Carol Anne Riddell, "Childhood Obesity" aired on Saturday, June 4 at 12:30 p.m and Wednesday, June 8th at 4:30pm. NewsChannel 4 reporters Dr. Max Gomez and John Noel also contributed reports to the program.According to the Centers for Disease Control, 15% of children and adolescents are overweight. "Childhood Obesity" focuses on the myriad of health problems that are caused by being overweight, including arthritis, high blood pressure and diabetes, the link between obesity and poverty, and the social and health consequences caused by obesity. The special also features interviews with doctors, nutritionists and psychologists who discuss the devastating effects that obesity has on children's health and self esteem. In addition, the program profiles families who have been directly affected by this extreme battle of thebulge.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply. |
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