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Season 1 episodes (4)
1 Consequences
5/14/12
The long-term health consequences of obesity are explored in this documentary. Stories include: a unique study that linked early childhood weight problems with adult heart disease; the negative impact of excess weight on liver function; and more.
2 Choices
5/14/12
Get the skinny on fat, weight loss, and more in this documentary. Stories include: weight-loss tips from a supervised program at Washington University; the history and myths of dieting; the benefits and drawbacks of bariatric surgery; and more.
3 Children in Crisis
5/14/12
Explore the damage of obesity on children in the U.S. in this documentary that follows the families of four kids as they seek help and try to make positive lifestyle changes.
4 Challenges
5/14/12
The myriad of cultural factors involved in the nation's obesity epidemic are explored in this documentary. See the various factors that play into Americans making poor health decisions and the multidimensional approach needed to turn the epidemic around.
About this show
HBO shines a bright light on America's obesity epidemic in this multi-part, multimedia project that looks at causes, symptoms and treatments for the problem...and offers some possible solutions to restore our individual and collective health.
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monus782
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April 2, 2016
It's one of those documentaries that really change how you view the world and especially it's future. It seems to be well researched as several health expert give the talk (there's no one single narrator) and if you can stand four hours of watching it'll be worth it.
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charlie ovakeeza
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June 11, 2015
I can't even get the stupid thing to load up...and I keep having to break out a credit card just to watch the "free" stuff.
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Noonie Girl78
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October 24, 2015
This is a good way to keep people in a positive mainframe. Stay healthy, stay positive.