[WATCH]: The Epidemic of Childhood Obesity on THE RICKI LAKE SHOW

Childhood obesity has reached near epidemic proportions, as nearly 25 million kids in the United States alone are obese or overweight. In this alarming, yet hopeful hour, Ricki speaks with a ten year-old girl who is struggling with a weight problem. Ricki also introduces us to the girl's father who is desperate to make sure she doesn't make the same mistakes he did as an overweight child. Ricki also introduces us to a spirited 12 year-old boy who was bullied because of his weight and turned it into a positive by penning an inspiring book that led him to meet First Lady Michelle Obama. In addition, Ricki's experts also give solid advice on what you can do if your child is

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