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Weight of the Nation

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Ryan McGee AV Club Aug 31, 2012
A-
A steady of stream of data is nothing compared to the individual stories this documentary tells, and how Nation contextualizes these problems within greater historical trends. Go to Full Review Joanne Ostrow Denver Post Aug 31, 2012
What it's not is a takedown of the underlying problems that fuel obesity in America. Go to Full Review Brian Lowry Variety Aug 31, 2012
Spending four hours on the couch watching it certainly ought to open some eyes. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media Aug 31, 2012
4/5
It is an educational - but stern - warning about what the consequences will be if we don't confront this nationwide problem now. Go to Full Review Tom Conroy Media Life Aug 31, 2012
Some of the talking heads wear out their welcome, making similar points over and over. Go to Full Review Jacqueline Cutler Zap2it.com Aug 31, 2012
As depressing as it is to listen to children who can't play because of their weight, there is much to be hopeful about. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Feb 28, 2013 ehhh. the part about organ pathologies was interesting. It's good I guess, it's just not very interesting. See more Aug 18, 2012 "the Weight of the Nation" is an intense/necessary piece on one of our country's scariest threats. a must watch for all See more Read all reviews
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Dan Chaykin

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Dan Chaykin
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