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On Blacks and Fat: Chef Aaron McCargo Jr.

This celebrity chef says that we have to get real about options for healthy eating in the hood.

On Blacks and Fat: Danielle Moodie-Mills

This environmental advocate says we should think of the outdoors as a free health club.

On Blacks and Fat: Dr. Gayle Porter

Poverty and food deserts aren't to blame for our weight problems, the head of a health center says.

Ziggy Marley: Let's Not Be Food 'Lab Rats'

The Root spoke with the reggae heir about his campaign against genetically modified food.

White House Chef on Food-Desert Fight

Sam Kass, Obama's healthy-food adviser, deflects criticism of his quest for healthier communities.

Join The Root, Dominique Dawes and others for a day of fitness and family fun in Landover, Md.



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