FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 3, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Laurence Fishburne, well known for his successful acting career and philanthropic activities, is the host of an upcoming episode of "Information Matrix" that discusses the obesity rates of youth. This new episode features the rise of childhood obesity and the factors contributing to it, as well as the price the healthcare system and society pay for poor childhood health.
This episode highlights the negative implications of childhood obesity. In some cases, obesity is related to genetics and metabolism. These types of obesity are harder to control. There are other types of obesity that are directly related to habits and environment.
The program opens the episode by explaining the percentage of children that are affected by obesity. He shows how those numbers have risen over the years. The show communicates that even the simplest changes for a child can make a major impact. It will discuss some of the changes that one can make, such as eating more fruits and vegetables. The episode also talks about government involvement to ensure school age children have access to healthy lunches.
This is an educational program and it is intended to help viewers understand the alarming increase in childhood obesity and the changes that can be made. It is produced by an award winning team.
SOURCE Information Matrix with Laurence Fishburne
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