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The Best Episodes of The Weight of the Nation Season 1

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The Best Episodes of The Weight of the Nation Season 1

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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  1. Background image for Part 1: Consequences
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    #1 - Part 1: Consequences

    S1:E1

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Part 2: Choices
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Part 2: Choices

    S1:E2

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Part 3: Children in Crisis
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #3 - Part 3: Children in Crisis

    S1:E3

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Part 4: Challenges
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    #4 - Part 4: Challenges

    S1:E4

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Part 1: Consequences" is the best rated episode of "The Weight of the Nation" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/14/2012. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Part 2: Choices".