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Newly-released research shows childhood obesity rates in Native America are stabilizing. The researchers behind the study say that’s good news for a population that statistically struggles with maintaining a healthy weight. We’ll talk with the scientists who conducted the study and other experts about the findings and what they mean for bringing obesity in our youth under control.
Guests:
Dr. Ann Bullock (Minnesota Chippewa Tribe/Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa) –
director of the Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention at the Indian Health Service
Dr. Spero Mason (Pembina Chippewa) -Director of the Centers for American Indian and Alaska Native Health and Associate Dean for Research School of Public Health University of Colorado Denver
Kibbe Conti (Oglala Sioux) – Registered Dietitian and nutrition specialist at the Rapid City Indian Hospital
Break Music: Old School Hop (song) Cree Confederation (artist) Pakosiyimitan (album)
