The Obesity Myth
The Obesity Myth is a documentary series that follows the struggles of morbidly obese patients and their families as they go through the weight loss programme at Melbourne's Austin Health. With almost two-thirds of Australian adults tipping the scales as overweight or obese, The Obesity Myth will break down barriers to social cohesion by challenging commonly held views of obesity. The Doctors at Austin Health are taking a different approach by treating obesity as a chronic genetic disease. Patients are told, often for the first time in their life, their weight problems are not their fault, but often primarily the result of a genetic predisposition. The Austin's treatment regimen, which is a last resort for many patients who are at risk of early death due to their weight, uses a combination of diet, medication and bariatric surgery to transform bodies and lives.
- 2017-2017
- 1 season
- Documentary
The Obesity Myth is a documentary series that follows the struggles of morbidly obese patients and their families as they go through the weight loss programme at Melbourne's Austin Health. With almost two-thirds of Australian adults tipping the scales as overweight or obese, The Obesity Myth will break down barriers to social cohesion by challenging commonly held views of obesity. The Doctors at Austin Health are taking a different approach by treating obesity as a chronic genetic disease. Patients are told, often for the first time in their life, their weight problems are not their fault, but often primarily the result of a genetic predisposition. The Austin's treatment regimen, which is a last resort for many patients who are at risk of early death due to their weight, uses a combination of diet, medication and bariatric surgery to transform bodies and lives.
Season 1 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2017
Episode 1
Battling the Biology
The Obesity Myth challenges our misconceptions about obesity as a lifestyle choice through the personal stories of former taxi driver Leanne, boxer Huss and the clinic's heaviest patient, 247kg Karen.
Episode 2
Eating Your Feelings
The Obesity Myth challenges our misconceptions about obesity as a lifestyle choice through the personal stories of stroke victim Cara, former gridiron player Robert, taxi driver Leanne and boxer Huss.
Episode 3
A Series of Complications
The Obesity Myth challenges our misconceptions about obesity as a lifestyle choice through the personal stories of 26-year-old Felicity, former gridiron player Robert and Wayne, whose diabetes means he might lose his foot.