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Featuring Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers, Director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
 Dr. Griffin Rodgers
For information about Dr. Rodgers, see his biography.


Looking for Solutions to Childhood Obesity

Broadcast Dates: Monday, January 10 – Sunday, January 16
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Today, nearly 1 in 3 children nationwide is overweight or obese, and for any parent, that’s a troubling statistic.

Hi, I’m Dr. Griffin Rodgers, bringing you Healthy Moments from the NIH. I’m the Director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

Childhood overweight and obesity are a growing cause of public concern. To help find solutions, the National Institutes of Health is sponsoring a large research study that will evaluate 300 communities nationwide, to find out what each is doing to address childhood obesity. Investigators will use the information they collect to determine which community approaches are the most promising for combating childhood obesity.

In the meantime, we can help our children to get in shape this New Year, by encouraging them to eat healthy and be physically active.

To learn more about childhood obesity, visit our website at NIDDK or MyMajicDC.com Exit Disclaimer.  This is Dr. Griffin Rodgers. Join me next week for more “Healthy Moments.”

Page last updated: February 23, 2011

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