As a youngster, Al Roker shopped for clothes in the “husky” section of the department store.
The phrase may be out of style, but the need for plus-sized clothes has only increased. The 52-year-old NBC personality kept his own experiences with weight control in mind while producing a documentary on childhood obesity for the Food Network.
“Childhood Obesity: Danger Zone” premieres Saturday (9 p.m. EDT) on the cable network.
The documentary explores why more than 12 million children and teenagers have serious weight problems and the health risks they face. It profiles young people who have successfully turned things around.
