Generation XL: A 10-Year Weigh-In
February 8, 2018 | | 1 min read
Ten years after an in depth examination of the issues relating to childhood obesity, KCPT checks in to see what progress has been made to address the issues that cause obesity. Week in Review Host Nick Haines discusses where we are and the challenges we face when it comes to children’s health.
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