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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Encouraging students, especially teen girls to rebel against conformity, peer pressure and the unrealistic standards of beauty.  A local organization is gaining national attention for its commitment to being sure our teenagers are healthy and strong-minded.

Laura, the founder of Rebel and Jackie, one of the students in the program, were appeared on Thursday’s FOX 4 Morning Show to talk more about the program that has targeted teens nationwide.

Rebel is a student-driven education and prevention program designed to address eating and body image concerns.

For more information, check out Rebel’s website.

Or call (913) 660-4650