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Obesity is an issue that particularly concerns Latino Americans. The prevalence of overweight among Latino American adolescents is alarming. As Sergio contemplates the arrival of a son, his own battle with obesity worries him. We visit GoKids Boston Research institute in Massachusetts to learn more about the issue and to see how they are combating this childhood epidemic with targeted programs and research.

Sergio discusses the effects of his obesity and the lengths he must go to overcome them.

Meet Andrés, a new character in the upcoming film, OBESE CITY: THE PAINFUL TRUTH.

East LA family shares their concerns with their health and diet.

• Obese City: The Documentary will be a 90 minute high-definition feature documentary for television broadcast and theatrical release.

• Obese City: The Documentary – School Edition with study guide will be a 30 minute version of the full length documentary edited specifically to be used in middle and high schools.

• Obese City - the Interactive Website will be a multi-component resource that includes: basic information on the health risks of obesity; links to reports, community resources, and other health focused websites; and a forum for individuals to record and share their individual stories of struggles and successes with obesity.

• Obese City Youth Project in partnership with Operation Street Kidz, L.A. will offer introductory video training and production for youth with the objective of creating and sharing short videos about how obesity touches their lives and communities.

• Obese City in the Community brings public screenings of the film to local health care providers, schools, universities, and community organizations. Filmmakers and health and nutrition experts will lead open, bilingual discussions on the film and the issue of obesity. Informational materials on access to resources will be made available to participants.

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FIGHTING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

OBESITY IS A NATIONAL THREAT, JOIN US TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE