Health Risks for Overweight American Football Players
4,469 views · Published 1 June 2009 · 2:53 · Indexed 21 September 2026
Channel: Voice of America · 2009 · Sports
Among sports fans, American football is considered the most popular sport in the U.S. In the last decade, young men have trained to become physically larger so they can compete in this rough game. But recently, doctors have been concerned that these athletes are gaining too much weight, putting them at risk of heart disease. VOA's Melinda Smith has details.
