Michelle Obama’s campaign against childhood obesity

The World

Today First Lady Michelle Obama will announce a campaign to fight childhood obesity. Part of the program will be to introduce healthier food in schools across the country. But will it work?

We’re joined by Arkansas Surgeon General and practicing pediatrician Dr. Joe Thompson, and Tony Geraci, Food Service Director for Baltimore City Schools, to discuss the growing problem.

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