Penn State researchers take on the epidemic of diabetes and obesity
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 - 16:00
in Health & Medicine
Michelle Obama is worried, and shes not alone. On Feb. 9, the First Lady kicked off a national initiative called "Let's Move" that aims to end childhood obesity within a decade. "The truth is we dont have a moment to waste," Obama noted, "because a baby born today could be less than a decade away from showing the first signs of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes, if he or she is obese as a child."