2012
TV-PG

Summary To win we have to lose. HBO shines a bright light on America's obesity epidemic in this multi-part, multi-platform project that looks at causes, symptoms and treatments for the problem...and offers some possible solutions to restore our individual and collective health. Launching one of the most far-reaching public health campaigns on obesity, 'The Weight of the Nation' will feature four HBO documentaries and 10 supplemental films. View more details

Documentary

2012
TV-PG

The Weight of the Nation

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Larry Dwyer Cindy Roach Gerald Berenson Peter Katzmarzyk

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : May 13, 2012

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site Official site

Language : English Spanish

Production companies : HBO Documentary Films

Documentary

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : May 13, 2012

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site Official site

Language : English Spanish

Production companies : HBO Documentary Films

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Episode 1 • May 13, 2012

Consequences

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 • May 13, 2012

Choices

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 • May 14, 2012

Children in Crisis

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 • May 14, 2012

Challenges

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 • Dec 31, 1969

Latino Health Access: A Model of Community Action

An inside look at the inspired efforts of Latino Health Access and its dynamic founder America Bracho, MD, MPH.

Episode 14 • Nov 23, 2012

Healthy Foods and Obesity Prevention: Increasing Markets for Fruit and Vegetable Farmers

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.

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