Obesity in the Developing World

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Feb. 26, 2011 Food & Drink

Dr. Timothy Armstrong heads the World Health Organization's efforts on promoting a healthy diet and physical education. Part of their strategy is to target the marketing of unhealthy food to children (more in the LA Times).

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Evan Kleiman

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