The Skinny on Obesity

tv show

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9 total episodes

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1 seasons

First Aired April 12, 2012

Overview

In this Series, Dr. Lustig and his UCSF colleagues dig deeper into the root causes of the obesity epidemic. Discover why what we eat is as important as how much we eat. Understand the effects of stress on obesity rates, and why some predict that the next generation will die younger than the current one due to obesity and the many health problems it causes.

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Four Sweet Tips from Dr. Lustig (Extra Episode)

Season 1 - Episode 8 - 0h 0m

Air Date

May 10, 2012

Overview

Throughout “The Skinny on Obesity” series, Dr. Robert Lustig has made his case that sugar is a toxin that’s fueling the obesity epidemic. But what does he recommend we do about it in our daily lives? Here Dr. Lustig offers four useful tips to help you and your kids steer clear of excess sugar and overeating.