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Fast Food/Fat Nation: America's Growing Obesity Epidemic

April 11, 2007

Alan Meyers pediatrician, Boston Medical Center

Pediatrician Dr. Alan Meyers and a panel of experts discuss the link between the nation's eating habits and obesity. What impact will obesity-related diseases have on the quality of life of the next generation? What stresses will our fast food lifestyle place on our health care system and health care costs?

Topics: Culture & Identity | Health & Science

Tags: farm production | fertilizers | Children's Health | Diet & Nutrition | Exercise & Fitness | Food & Dining | Lifestyle

Presented By WGBH and Cambridge Forum:

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