Weight Watchers Backslash

Published: Aug. 19, 2019, 11:35 a.m.

b"Weight Watchers is facing growing backlash from parents after launching a weight loss app for children. Tens of thousands have signed a Change.org petition calling the decision \\u201cdangerous, irresponsible and immoral\\u201d and suggested that the app could encourage eating disorders. In a press release announcing \\u201cKurbo by WW,\\u201d the company said the app is a \\u201ca scientifically-proven behavior change program designed to help kids and teens ages 8-17 reach a healthier weight, derived from Stanford University's Pediatric Weight Control Program. ABC's Cheri Preston joins Joe with the latest."