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The Truth About...: Episode 16: Obesity

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Episode 16

Episode 16: Obesity

The Truth About...

BBC One - The Truth About..., Obesity

Chris Bavin reveals the latest scientific research on obesity.

Documentary. Chris Bavin looks at the latest scientific research on obesity and reveals how small lifestyle changes can help people maximize their chances of keeping trim.

Documentary which looks at the latest scientific research on obesity. A combination of fast food culture and genes have led to our expanding waistlines, but Chris Bavin reveals how small changes can help us all maximize our chances of keeping trim. The programme shows how a simple piece of string can tell you how healthy you are, when the best time to eat is, and how our gut bacteria may keep us skinny. Plus we meet cutting-edge researchers who hope to solve obesity with a simple injection.

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