Preventing Childhood Obesity: A Conversation With Wash U's Debra Haire-Joshu

NPR St. Louis:

Obesity has increased dramatically in the United States over the past several decades.

In Missouri, almost two-thirds of adults ― and more than a quarter of children and teens ― are either overweight or obese.

Washington University researcher Debra Haire-Joshu works to prevent obesity, particularly in young children. She spoke with St. Louis Public Radio's Véronique LaCapra.

To listen to the conversation go to:
http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/preventing-childhood-obesity-conversation-wash-us-debra-haire-joshu