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 In the play, "As You Like It," Shakespeare poses the question, "can one desire too much of a good thing?" Clearly, with 1.3 million Iowans overweight or dangerously obese, the answer today is yes. Are we headed for a disaster? And what about our kids -- are we sentencing them to a lifetime of weight-related problems? Assignment Iowa examines these questions and others.
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When Belle Plaine’s Matt Hoover was cast on NBC's “The Biggest Loser 2” the former 190-pound athlete had ballooned to a staggering 339 pounds. After losing a total of 157 pounds, he walked away with the grand prize of $250,000, but more importantly, he walked away with a new life.
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With 1.3 million Iowans overweight or dangerously obese, are we headed for a disaster? Are we sentencing our kids to a lifetime of weight-related problems? Assignment Iowa examines these questions and others.
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Assignment Iowa visits with Iowa Senator Tom Harkin about his work with health and wellness, particularly with children.
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