WHAT: The upcoming episode of the Charlie Rose Science Series will focus on obesity, its emergence as the "21st century epidemic," its effects on the U.S. population, and efforts to educate, treat and support adults and children with obesity issues. A diverse expert panel will address this public health issue, scientific, social, economic and cultural factors that influence a person's diet as well as prevention measures.

WHO: Guests will include: -- Marion Nestle, PhD, MPH, Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, New York University -- Rudy Leibel, MD, Deputy Director, New York Obesity Research Center -- David Ludwig, MD, PhD, Director of the Obesity Program at Children's Hospital, Boston -- Gina Kolata, Science Reporter, New York Times

WHEN: Begins Airing on Monday, June 25, 2007 on PBS stations. Check your local PBS listings for show times. Also, many of the episodes are available online at http://www.charlierose.com

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