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September 2011 marks the second annual National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. It's estimated that nearly 23 millions kids and teenagers are obese and overweight. Many medical experts and professionals consider this health issue an epidemic. In this month's Live Smart, Dr. Joseph Zanga, Chief of Pediatrics at Columbus Regional's Women and Children's Center, explains how adults can help keep kids on the right path to health.
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