Smart Talk: Could new BMI message help fight childhood obesity?
Childhood obesity may be one of the most challenging health risks we face. Even with more attention over the last decade, the statistics haven’t budged. About a third of American kids are considered overweight or obese. Children and adults who are overweight and considered obese are more susceptible to illnesses or conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, asthma, and high blood pressure.
Discussing the communication between schools, medical professionals, and children on SmartTalk are guests
- Donna Kephart, Executive Director of Penn State Hershey PRO Wellness Center
- Dr. Jen Kraschnewski, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Public Health Sciences/Medical Director of Research, Penn State Hershey PRO Wellness Center, and
- Yvonne Cook, President of the Highmark Foundation and Lori Good, an RN Wellness Educator at Lancaster General Health.
SmartTalk, hosted by Scott LaMar, is a production of witf.
