Three years in the making, The Weight of the Nation brings together the country's leading research institutions in a national initiative to help shed light on solutions to restore our individual and collective health. The centrepiece of The Weight of the Nation is the 4-part documentary series that features case studies and interviews with experts as well as individuals and families struggling with obesity. Each part focuses on a particular issue: "Consequences," examines the scope of the obesity epidemic and the serious health consequences of being overweight or obese; "Choices," reveals the science behind obesity and weight loss; "Children in Crisis," documents the impact the epidemic is having on the nation's children; and "Challenges," examines the major forces behind the obesity epidemic. parts 5 to 16 are a collection of 12 films ranging in length from 11 to 30minutes each part focuses on a particular issue.
Show Info
Default Runtime: 30 minutes
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Episodes ordered: 4 episodes
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Previous Episode
Part 4: Challenges
Episode 1x04; May 15, 2012
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 1x04: Part 4: Challenges | May 15, 2012 | |
| 1x03: Part 3: Children in Crisis | May 15, 2012 | |
| 1x02: Part 2: Choices | May 14, 2012 |