In the low-income communities, where sports are the center of their community interactions and the number one dream of "want to be" sports stars, there is a big information gap about the sources of high-quality and sustainable nutrition and energy.
NBA star, James Worthy, wants to get young athletes off "energy" drinks - which are full of empty calories, sugar and potentially harmful chemicals - and replace them with an all-natural drink that meets their nutritional needs.
Thursday, 12 September 2013 14:11
James Worthy Helps At-Risk Youth
The James Worthy Foundation is on a mission to help a "Nutritionally Insecure" American population – at-risk youth.
Additional Info
- Segment Number: 2
- Audio File: healthy_talk/1337ht4b.mp3
- Featured Speaker: James Worthy
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Guest Bio:
"Big Game" James Worthy is an NCAA champ, 3-time NBA champ, MVP with the Los Angeles Lakers, philanthropist and a TV host and analyst for Time Warner Cable SportsNet.
A seven-time All-Star, Worthy was voted one of the top 50 NBA players of all time in 1996, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2003. His jersey (#42) is only one of nine retired by the Los Angeles Lakers.
Off the court and out of the studio, Worthy is a motivational speaker and, through the James Worthy Foundation, a dedicated philanthropist. The James Worthy Foundation has an explicit purpose: to help at-risk youth, military veterans, and their communities. - Length (mins): 10
- Waiver Received: Yes
- Host: Dr. Michael Smith, MD
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith