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Georgia Weighs In: A Childhood Obesity Special

Obesity is a serious health concern for everyone- even children. According to the Centers for Disease Control, obese children and adolescents are at risk for health problems during their youth and as adults. Risks like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes. Obese children are more likely to become obese as adults. In Georgia, the medical costs associated with adult obesity were $2.1 billion in 2003. According to the 2007 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 18% of Georgia youth (grades 9-12) are overweight and another 14% are obese.

On September 24, 2009 Georgia Public Broadcasting reached out to parents, grandparents and caregivers about preventing and treating childhood obesity. Georgia Weighs In: A Childhood Obesity Special was a live broadcast in which host Susan Hoffman talked with experts about nutrition, exercise, genetics and the psychological issues that affect children who struggle with issues of weight.

Volunteers were available by phone or a live web chat during the broadcast. You can find an archive of the web chat below.

The program will be rebroadcast on GPB Knowledge on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 8 PM. GPB Knowledge is available to those with digital television receivers at .3 of your local GPB transmitter, for example 20.3 in Augusta, or 8.3 in Atlanta.

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	Georgia Weighs In: A Childhood Obesity Special Watch Georgia Weighs In Obesity is a serious health concern for everyone- even children. According to the Centers for Disease Control, obese children and adolescents are at risk for health problems during their youth and as adults. Risks like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes. Obese children are more likely to become obese as adults. In Georgia, the medical costs associated with adult obesity were $2.1 billion in 2003. According to the 2007 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 18% of Georgia youth (grades 9-12) are overweight and another 14% are obese. On September 24, 2009 Georgia Public Broadcasting reached out to parents, grandparents and caregivers about preventing and treating childhood obesity. Georgia Weighs In: A Childhood Obesity Special was a live broadcast in which host Susan Hoffman talked with experts about nutrition, exercise, genetics and the psychological issues that affect children who struggle with issues of weight. Volunteers were available by phone or a live web chat during the broadcast. You can find an archive of the web chat below. The program will be rebroadcast on GPB Knowledge on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 8 PM. GPB Knowledge is available to those with digital television receivers at .3 of your local GPB transmitter, for example 20.3 in Augusta, or 8.3 in Atlanta. Keep Your Kids Happy, Healthy, and Fit Eating Habits Begin at Home Read Guest Bios Archived Chat