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201894 minNRdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Fat Head Kids

201894 minNRdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Children learn about the effects of industrial food on health, including the phenomenon of gynecomastia in boys, through an animated biological starship.

“Stuff About Diet and Health I Wish I Knew When I Was Your Age”

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Children learn about the effects of industrial food on health, including the phenomenon of gynecomastia in boys, through an animated biological starship.

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Tom Naughton

Tom Naughtondirector

Tom Naughton

Tom Naughtonwriter

Tom Naughton

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Grant Naughtoncast

Kenny Naughtoncast

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Tom Naughton presents "Fat Head Kids," an animated film aimed at teaching children about nutrition. Set aboard a biological starship, the narrative critiques conventional dietary guidelines. It discusses the links between industrial food and health issues like childhood obesity, diabetes, and attention problems. The film also addresses gynecomastia in boys. By promoting whole foods, it encourages young audiences to understand health beyond just calorie counting. The film runs for 94 minutes and was released in 2018.

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