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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- 2012-2012
- 1 season
- HBO
- Documentary
- TV-PG
America's obesity epidemic--its causes, symptoms, treatments, solutions, and more--is the focus of this multi-part, multimedia HBO project.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2012
Episode 1
Consequences
Mon, May 14, 2012 69 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.
Episode 2
Choices
Mon, May 14, 2012 73 mins
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.
Episode 3
Children in Crisis
Tue, May 15, 2012 68 mins
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.
Episode 4
Challenges
Tue, May 15, 2012 69 mins
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.
Episode 6
Latino Health Access: A Model of Community Action
Tue, May 1, 2012 20 mins
An inside look at the inspired efforts of Latino Health Access and its dynamic founder America Bracho, MD, MPH.
Episode 14
Healthy Foods and Obesity Prevention: Increasing Markets for Fruit and Vegetable Farmers
Sat, Nov 24, 2012
The difficulties in accessing healthy, affordable fruits and vegetables are discussed. . Practical Farmers of Iowa explain the challenges they face. Dr. Preston Maring pioneered the nation's first hospital-based farmers market, Texas comptroller Susan Combs and supermarket owner David Ball are using bold and innovative strategies to increase access.
