H-E-B to Hold Childhood Obesity Summit

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AUSTIN, Texas — In conjunction with the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, H. E. Butt Grocery, San Antonio, is convening a Childhood Obesity Summit here Sunday, May 15, that will include participation by experts on the topic of childhood obesity and Texas educators from across the state.

The summit will begin with a preview of the documentary “Health Needs a Hero,” a documentary detailing the epidemic of childhood health issues as told by children and key stakeholders.

A panel discussion of the film will follow and will be moderated by Dr. Richard Middleton, superintendent of the Northeast Independent School District in San Antonio. “Our hope is that by placing a strong emphasis on the health of students, parents and staff in our public schools, we will see the rising rates of childhood obesity reversed in Texas,” said Kate Rogers, vice president of communication for H-E-B, in a statement.