Misconceptions of Teen Obesity-Jim Hershey, GEM Academy

There is much confusion and misunderstanding about teen obesity which is being called an epidemic explained Jim Hershey, founder of the soon to be opened GEM Academy in Arizona to Lon January 11, 2017.  Jim continued that the cause of teen obesity is a mix of genetic and behavioral elements and to combat it requires knowledge by parents and children of nutrition and lifestyle influences on weight.  He also explained why interventions  people often use to treat  for binge eating and using stomach surgery has the possibilities of both physical and emotional damage.  Listen to Jim Hershey explain what is needed to treat a serious weight problem.  [Our thanks to Rich Simpson, owner of Pathways Abroad for providing our intro music]

Contact: Jim Hershey 602-402-5739 jim@gemacademyaz.com www.gemacademyaz.com  

Lon Woodbury 208-267-7717 lonwoodbury@gmail.com www.strugglingteens.com

This is one of a series of short interviews about new developments in the network of private, parent-choice residential schools and programs helping struggling teens and young adults. The guests are innovative leaders in this network.  To hear other interviews in this series, click on "Follow" above, or click on  The Woodbury Report  or www. strugglingteens.com