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The Weight of the Nation

America's obesity epidemic--its causes, symptoms, treatments, solutions, and more--is the focus of this multi-part, multimedia HBO project.

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Cast & Crew See All

Larry Dwyer
Self
Cindy Roach
Self - School Bus Driver
Gerald Berenson
Self - Founder, Bogalusa Heart Study, Tulane University School of Medicine

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Consequences

Mon, May 14, 201269 mins

The Weight of the Nation examines the long-term health consequences of obesity in America. It pays special attention to childhood weight problems and heart disease, the negative impact of high weight on heart and liver function, the link between weight gain and diabetes, and the social costs of the obesity epidemic.

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Awards

  • 2012 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Nonfiction Series - nominated
  • 2012 - IDA Award - Best Limited Series - nominated
  • 2013 - Eddie - Best Edited Documentary - Television - nominated
  • 2013 - Vision Award - Children's Programming - nominated

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