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Essential4Health

Get Healthy ~ Stay Healthy

Essential4Health

Get Healthy ~ Stay Healthy

Description

"The Skinny on Obesity" offers an in-depth exploration of the multifaceted causes behind the obesity epidemic, presented by Dr. Robert Lustig and his colleagues at UCSF. This informative video investigates how the foods we consume, the quantities we eat, and the underlying reasons for our eating behaviors significantly affect our weight and health. The documentary also highlights the alarming connection between stress and increasing obesity rates, suggesting that chronic stress contributes to unhealthy eating habits and weight gain. With some scientists predicting that the next generation may face a shorter lifespan due to obesity-related health issues, the film emphasizes the urgent need for awareness and education. By providing critical insights and expert analysis, "The Skinny on Obesity" empowers viewers to make informed dietary choices and take charge of their health for a better future.

"The Skinny on Obesity" offers an in-depth exploration of the multifaceted causes behind the obesity epidemic, presented by Dr. Robert Lustig and his colleagues at UCSF. This informative video investigates how the foods we consume, the quantities we eat, and the underlying reasons for our eating behaviors significantly affect our weight and health. The documentary also highlights the alarming connection between stress and increasing obesity rates, suggesting that chronic stress contributes to unhealthy eating habits and weight gain. With some scientists predicting that the next generation may face a shorter lifespan due to obesity-related health issues, the film emphasizes the urgent need for awareness and education. By providing critical insights and expert analysis, "The Skinny on Obesity" empowers viewers to make informed dietary choices and take charge of their health for a better future.

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THE SKINNY ON OBESITY

Duration

58 Minutes

Year

2013

Tags

Topic

Physical Health, Nutrition, Chronic Illnesses

About the Makers

As the official broadcast and online media outlet of the University of California, UCTV offers an extensive array of programming that reflects the institution's commitment to education and public service. Featuring content from its ten campuses, three national labs, and various research affiliates, UCTV covers critical subjects like health, science, humanities, and the arts. Launched in January 2000, this platform provides in-depth, accessible television that informs and inspires a global audience, making it a vital resource for lifelong learners seeking knowledge across multiple disciplines.

As the official broadcast and online media outlet of the University of California, UCTV offers an extensive array of programming that reflects the institution's commitment to education and public service. Featuring content from its ten campuses, three national labs, and various research affiliates, UCTV covers critical subjects like health, science, humanities, and the arts. Launched in January 2000, this platform provides in-depth, accessible television that informs and inspires a global audience, making it a vital resource for lifelong learners seeking knowledge across multiple disciplines.

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