Confronting America’s Obesity Epidemic on PBS May 1
“To be slim… attractive…the perfect shape. It’s what just about
everybody desires, but most of us are missing the mark,” says Alan
Alda in this episode. In “Fat and Happy?” to be aired on PBS at 8
p.m on Tuesday May, 1, (check local listing) we confront America’s
looming health crisis: obesity. The program gives a look at what’s
behind the epidemic and offers some practical advice on what can be
done to stop it. One of the program’s experts is Leann Birch,
professor and head of the Department of Human Development and Family
Studies, who will appear on a segment called, “Obesity Begins at
Home.” She will also participate in the “Science Hotline,” which
allows viewers to e-mail scientists from the shows. For more on Fat
and Happy? Go to http://www.pbs.org/saf and follow the links to the
program, to Dr. Birch’s segment and to her Q&A page. For information
on the Children’s Eating Lab, directed by Dr. Birch, go to
