Nutrition: August is Kids Eat Right Month

9 News – Staci B. Lupberger

“According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), childhood obesity has more than tripled since the 1970s. Today, one in five children, ages 6-19, are obese. There are many factors contributing to childhood obesity: genetics, metabolism, eating and physical activity behaviors, environmental factors and social and individual psychology. (more)