Karla Martinez's 11-year-old sister Kenia was recently diagnosed as obese. But with the support of her doctor, Dr. Christopher Flores, Kenia has managed to lose 20 pounds. Karla interviewed Dr. Flores about what young people, like Kenia, can do to help each other stay healthy in a community where few vegetables are eaten and even fewer exercise ...

By the end of this school year, I had gained five pounds from junk food alone. The embarrassing moment that made me want to do something about my lack of physical fitness was when I found myself panting after only having gone up five flights of stairs. And so, on June 10th of this year, I began my journey toward a better me.