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InvestigateTV+: Childhood obesity and a possible solution
By Michael Buckner at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 24, 2026
· 2 min read
(InvestigateTV) — Millions of children have a condition that can cause lifelong health issues: obesity. InvestigateTV+ examines what doctors call a health crisis as some turn to GLP-1s as a solution. Plus, families learn to live a new normal with a life-threatening disease. Then, we reveal how tw...
Key takeaway In Louisiana, about 21% of kids between six and 17 are living with obesity, according to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Why this matters in The Nashville
In Nashville , the childhood obesity crisis hits close to home, with Tennessee's rates mirroring the national average. As doctors explore new solutions like GLP-1s, local families are likely to be impacted by the treatment options and outcomes. The fact that seven states, including neighboring Alabama, have higher childhood obesity rates than the national average suggests that regional factors may be at play. Nashville's community may benefit from examining the approaches taken by these states to address the issue. Furthermore, the city's strong healthcare infrastructure and research institutions could play a significant role in developing and implementing effective treatments for childhood obesity, making it a crucial hub for innovation and progress in this area. As the city's residents and leaders work to combat this health crisis, they will be watching closely to see how new solutions like GLP-1s can be effectively integrated into local healthcare systems.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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