The Weight of the Nation

2012 2

A documentary series examining the obesity crisis in the U.S. looks at the health risks of being overweight, weight-loss ideas, childhood obesity and efforts to improve the public health.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby: The Risks of Excess Weight

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Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes

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Latino Health Access: A Model of Community Action

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Nashville Takes Action: A City Battles Obesity

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Can a Lifetime of Excess Weight Lead to Heart Disease?