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Fighting Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity rates have more than doubled in recent years, and a recent report says Ohio is headed towards an obesity crisis. Within the next ten years, the obesity rate here could eclipse fifty percent. Some say it's time for government to step in. A new legislative proposal would start with the lunch line at the cafeteria. Tuesday morning at 9, join host Dan Moulthrop for a conversation about the bill and just how much schools can do to help Ohioans slim down.Beth Spinks, Supervisor of nutrition services, Berea city schools
Dr. Leona Cuttler, Director, The Center for Child Health and Policy, Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital