For generations, fat has been the enemy, and overweight individuals have been stigmatized and shamed. We’ve demonized it as a cumbersome health risk and cast overweight individuals as too gluttonous or lazy to make healthy choices, but scientists are coming to understand that fat is not so simple. In fact, it’s a fascinating and dynamic organ – one that has more to do with biological processes than personal choices. Now, NOVA asks and answers the questions that surround fat. Do we control our fat or does it control us?
Why don’t sumo wrestlers suffer from the health problems that other obese people do? Why has evolution hardwired us to hang onto fat even when it’s unhealthy? What would happen if you had no fat at all? Through real-life stories of hunter-gatherers, supermodels, and a Biggest Loser contestant, this program explores the complex functions of fat and the role it plays in controlling hunger, hormones, and even reproduction.
My Thoughts
NOVA always comes out with interesting new documentaries. They teach us about our world and in some cases even about ourselves.The Truth About Fat breaks down the myths about fat and how in some cases, it's actually good for you. It shows you the science behind fat, and why sometimes a sumo wrestler can be healthy even though they are considered obese. It also teaches you how the diet of hunter-gatherers was affected by fat. And if you're a fan of The Biggest Loser, you can meet a contestant.
This documentary gives you the lowdown on fat and and how important it is in your life. If you want to get a copy of this amazing documentary on DVD, you can find it in stores nationwide or online at Amazon.
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