POV: Obesity

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“The real issue is what parents are teaching their kids and also the information or misinformation that people have about nutrition in general.”
(Robert Stewart, 32, of Syracuse, student at Crouse Hospital)

“I don’t think there should be too much controlling of that. I think people try to eat the best they can.” 
(Richard Urbans, 53, of Syracuse, Onondaga Community College student studying computer information studies)

 “I think it’s awesome! Well, when kids eat healthier, they think healthier, they are healthier.”
(Vickie Patterson, in her 40s, of Syracuse, runs a youth program for kids)

“I’m definitely in favor of more vegetables and fruits and healthy food for kids. I don’t know really – probably the schools should, state governments I guess, should control that.”
(John Ganotis, 25, of Syracuse, self-employed web developer)

(Alexandra Montgomery is a senior with dual majors in broadcast journalism and political science.)

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