Sharing powerful stories from his anti-obesity project in Huntington, West Virginia — and a shocking image of the sugar we eat — TED Prize winner Jamie Oliver makes the case for an all-out assault on our ignorance of food.
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Why is childhood obesity such an urgent problem?
How has school food contributed to childhood obesity?
What are some suggestions Oliver makes to prevent obesity?
Reflect
Science shows that much of our adult behaviors in terms of health are set in childhood and adolescence. Think about your current state of physical development and health. Do you have healthy eating habits? Do you get enough sleep? Do you exercise regularly? What role did your childhood experiences play in your current healthy (or unhealthy) behaviors?
