Fat: Why Are We Still Getting Fatter Despite All the Healthy Diets?

This documentary asks why people keep getting heavier despite an endless parade of healthy diets, tracing the true history of how America became so unhealthy. It shows how diabetes and obesity have exploded since 1970 and questions the dietary advice long taken for granted. The film digs into the science and politics behind what we eat. An eye opening watch on diet, obesity and the surprising story of modern nutrition. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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