Spokespuppet for a healthy lifestyle

Childhood obesity has gotten a lot of attention, with some studies saying that more than 15 percent of American kids are obese. Sesame Street has gotten involved in a big way. First, though, it had to deal with Cookie Monster, who spent all his time over the years extolling the virtues of empty calories and ample sugar content. Cookie Monster repented in April, vowing he’d cut back on the cookies, which he now feels are a “sometimes food.”