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The film focuses on the conventional wisdom of why people gain weight and how to lose it, and unearths a dirty secret of the American food industry-far more get sick from what they eat than anyone has previously realized.
Filmmaker Stephanie Soechtig and television journalist Katie Couric lead viewers through this potent exposé that uncovers why-despite media attention, the public's fascination with appearance, and government policies to combat childhood obesity-generations of American children will now live shorter lives than their parents did.
The film begins at 630 p.m. and is followed by a panel discussion. Admission is free.
Panelists include Laurie Gershgorn, proprietor, Healthy Culinary Creations; Susan Rubin, Filmmaker, Health Professional/Educator, Master Composter, Enviro-Activist; Lisa Rudley, executive director and co-founder, NYS Allies for Public Education and Parent Representative, OUFSD Wellness & Communications Committee' and Gina DeVito, assistant director of Wellness Initiatives, Open Door Family Medical Centers
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