Outside of churches, barbershops and beauty salons are the bastion for the Black/African-American community because of their established authenticity and credibility. Within these establishments, everything from A to Z is covered through in-depth conversations, lively debate, and banter between all ages. Conversely, necessary information is gathered and shared with all…
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Childhood obesity is a major health problem. Currently, about one in five school-aged children (ages 6-19) has obesity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that since the 1970s the percentage of obese children in the United States has more than tripled. The CDC defines obesity as “having…