The Skinny on Obesity

2012

In this Series, Dr. Lustig and his UCSF colleagues dig deeper into the root causes of the obesity epidemic. Discover why what we eat is as important as how much we eat. Understand the effects of stress on obesity rates,...

Seasons & Episodes

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An Epidemic for Every Body

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Sickeningly Sweet

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Hunger and Hormones: A Vicious Cycle

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Sugar: A Sweet Addiction

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Generation XL

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A Fast-Paced Fast Food Life

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S01 E07

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Drugs, Cigarettes, Alcohol...and Sugar?

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S01 E08

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Four Sweet Tips from Dr. Lustig (Extra Episode)

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Diet and Lifestyle Tips from UCSF Experts (Extra Episode)