The Weight of the Nation (2012)
Synopsis
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.
Creator
Sheila Nevins, John Hoffman
Network
HBO
Episodes
Episodes
Part 1: Consequences
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.
Part 2: Choices
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Part 3: Children in Crisis
Some experts fear this may be the first generation of American children who will have a shorter life expectancy than their parents.
Part 4: Challenges
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.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
The Weight of the Nation
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
Production
HBO Documentary Films