[WATCH]: Childhood Obesity and the Environment Virtual Forum

Dr. Birnbaum's Introduction 3:01 Questions: How do we define children's obesity? 5:04 How are chemicals affecting body weight? 6:00 What research has been conducted? 7:18 Where is there information about obesity rates? 8:24 Why is the Deep South off the charts for obesity? 9:17 What exposures and maternal factors may affect obesity? 9:59 Do prenatal exposures predestine a child to be obese? 10:47 What other illnesses are related? 11:38 What are contaminants in the home and school? 12:42 Is anyone looking at all the chemicals in daycares? 13:57 What elements can decrease childhood obesity? 15:14 Could obesity exacerbate asthma? 16:20 What opportunities are there for prevention? 17:41 What are the messages to parents and others? 19:40

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