Nick Jonas is joining first lady Michelle Obama in the battle against obesity, Disney recently announced. Read the full story

School lunches are getting a gourmet makeover, thanks to new federal legislation aimed at curbing the growing childhood obesity trend. Read the full story

Professional chefs across the country are joining first lady Michelle Obama’s campaign to end childhood obesity by educating kids on smart food choices. Read the full story

Childhood obesity was the focus of a 70-point plan unveiled Tuesday by Michelle Obama on behalf of a special White House Task Force. The group hopes to reduce the obesity epidemic among kids within a generation. Read the full story

This week on WLS News, find out how metformin could help teens who struggle with obesity, even if they don’t have diabetes. Plus, saturated fats get a bad rap, but new research indicates the risks may be overstated. We’ve got the details. We’ll also tell you why parents often don’t recognize when their kids are overweight, how the street where you grow up could affect your waistline, and what first lady Michelle Obama is doing to beat the epidemic of childhood obesity in America. All of these stories and more in this week’s report! Read the full story