Fat Chance: Teen Obesity

Childhood obesity has tripled in the past 30 years. Thirty percent of American kids are overweight. Obesity-related diseases, including diabetes and high blood pressure, are skyrocketing. Yet, experts say that the often overwhelming emotional pain of obesity is perhaps even more dangerous. Overweight and formerly obese teens share the agony of being subjected to verbal and physical bullying and discuss the devastating impact being an overweight kid in America has on their self-esteem. This sensitive program contains inspiring true stories of teens who changed their lifestyles and got their health back on track by exercising and eating healthier foods.