KSPS Documentaries

Our Supersized Kids

Special | 29m 59s

Childhood Obesity is a crippling crisis of supersized proportions. During the past four decades, obesity rates have soared among all ages but not nearly as much as in children ages 6 to 11. Spokane families struggling with obesity as well as successful programs that are at work in our area are explored.

Aired: 09/26/13

Rating: NR

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Production funding provided in part by Sacred Heart Children's Hospital and the Friends of KSPS

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