Obese children showing symptoms of adult illnesses

December 13, 2012 4:26 PM

Students suffering from childhood obesity are suffering from Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and even low exam scores. Seth Doane reports on how one school is attacking the problem.

Missouri school fights alarming obesity problem

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