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. Roberto Oregel and Sergio Mortara 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.

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