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All Episodes of The Weight of the Nation

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All Episodes of 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...
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Season 1

  • Part 1: Consequences
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    Part 1: Consequences

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/14/2012

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Part 2: Choices
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    Part 2: Choices

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/14/2012

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    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Part 3: Children in Crisis
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    Part 3: Children in Crisis

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/15/2012

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

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Part 4: Challenges
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    Part 4: Challenges

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/15/2012

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown