List date(s) this work was published or aired.
Dec-12
Provide a brief synopsis of the story or stories, including any significant findings.
This article was part of a six-month challenge where the same two overweight families were challenged to a different healthy task each month. This was the final article in the seven month series (one month intro article and six-month of challenges) and it was very exciting because the families lost a total of 88 pounds.
Explain types of documents, data or Internet resources used. Were FOI or public records act requests required? How did this affect the work?
No internet sources used. No FOI or public records. human sources only.
Explain types of human sources used.
Interviews with nutritionists, personal trainers and the two families involved in the challenge.
Results:
The two families lost a total of 88 pounds for the duration of the challenge.
Follow-up (if any). Have you run a correction or clarification on the report or has anyone come forward to challenge its accuracy? If so, please explain.
No
Advice to other journalists planning a similar story or project.
Ask a lot of questions, talk to all members of the family and do so at different points during the challenge.