The Weight of the Nation

The Weight of the Nation

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.

Documentary

Seasons

1. Part 1: Consequences

Air Date: 2012-05-14

The first film in The Weight of the Nation series examines the scope of the obesity epidemic and explores the serious health consequences of being overweight or obese.

2. Part 2: Choices

Air Date: 2012-05-14

3. Part 3: Children in Crisis

Air Date: 2012-05-15

Some experts fear this may be the first generation of American children who will have a shorter life expectancy than their parents.

4. Part 4: Challenges

Air Date: 2012-05-15

The final film of the series examines the origins and severity of the obesity epidemic, examines its major driving forces and looks at opportunities for communities to fight back.

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Rating

2.0/10

Release Date

2012-05-14

Episodes

4 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Francis Collins

Francis Collins

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Samuel Klein

Samuel Klein

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Rudolph Leibel

Rudolph Leibel

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Robert Lustig

Robert Lustig

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Kelly D. Brownell

Kelly D. Brownell

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Videos

Production Companies

HBO Documentary Films

HBO Documentary Films