The Weight of the Nation
A documentary series examining the obesity crisis in the U.S. looks at the health risks of being overweight, weight-loss ideas, childhood obesity and efforts to improve the public health.
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HBO Documentary Films: The Weight of the Nation Trailer (HBO Docs)
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Part 1: Consequences
14-05-201260mThe first film in The Weight of the Nation series examines the scope of the obesity epidemic and explores the serious health consequences of being overweight or obese.
- Ep 2
2.Part 2: Choices
14-05-201260m - Ep 3
3.Part 3: Children in Crisis
15-05-201260mSome experts fear this may be the first generation of American children who will have a shorter life expectancy than their parents.
- Ep 4
4.Part 4: Challenges
15-05-201260mThe final film of the series examines the origins and severity of the obesity epidemic, examines its major driving forces and looks at opportunities for communities to fight back.
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