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.

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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

The Weight of the Nation

First Air Date

May 14, 2012

Last Air Date

May 15, 2012

Seasons

1

Episodes

16

Language

English

Production Companies

HBO Documentary Films

Networks

HBO

S01E04

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.

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