Today's kids are setting a new record, but it's not one we should be proud of. Young people today might actually live shorter life spans than their parents!

Childhood obesity is reaching epidemic proportions and making headlines across North America. Experts are calling it the gravest public health threat of our time, impacting the lives of millions of children. Fueling the crisis are sugary snacks, fast food and the sedentary lifestyle accompanying a generation brought up on computer games and videos.

Voice of Prophecy tackles the tough issues of "Keeping Our Kids Healthy" in the 21st century by exploring the Bible's timeless answers for eating right and staying active. Throughout the week beginning Jan. 7, Lonnie Melashenko shares insights straight from the Scriptures to help parents and other family members keep the waistlines of their loved ones under control. Melashenko also speaks of biblical solutions for helping kids maneuver through this fast-paced world and dealing with the stress of being young, which often leads to poor eating habits.

Providing input to this Voice of Prophecy series was Joseph G. Herman, a medical journalist who has researched and written on many health-related topics, and who recently became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

To find a local radio station airing the Voice of Prophecy daily broadcasts, visit www.vop.com or phone 1-800-SDA-PLUS.

Voice of Prophecy press release