Summary: <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: Helvetica; color: #1a1a1a;">Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable deaths in the US after cigarette smoking, and Latinos are especially hard hit by obesity related health problems. In this week’s podcast, as part of a year-long series examining health issues facing Latinos, we explore this crisis in Santa Ana, California, one of the epicenters of the problem. We also tackle the idea of food deserts and ask whether having access to more fruits and vegetables can fix the obesity problem. And performance artist Robert Karimi tells us what makes the classic jicama so mighty.<p></p></span></p>
