Fed Up
Synopsis
In the past quarter century, the number of overweight children in the United States has increased from one in 20 to nearly one in five.
Synopsis
Katie Couric narrates as families in the United States confront obesity and diabetes. The film examines how the U.S. government's dietary guidelines, issued 30 years ago, failed to address sugar's impact on health. It discusses the sugar industry's role in obstructing health initiatives aimed at reducing sugar intake. With alarming statistics, the documentary reveals that more people will die from obesity-related issues than from starvation this year. The American Academy of Family Physicians' partnership with Coca-Cola raises concerns about conflicts of interest in public health.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Find out why military leaders consider obesity a national security threat.
- See how obesity has become a global epidemic.
- Meet experts discussing the economic impact of obesity.
Did You Know
- In the past 25 years, the number of overweight children has grown from one in 20 to nearly one in five.
- This year, more people will die from obesity than from starvation for the first time in history.
- Obesity-related healthcare costs amount to about half a trillion dollars.
- Obesity is now catching up to smoking as a leading cause of cancer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current rate of overweight children?
In the past quarter century, the number of overweight children has grown from one in 20 to nearly one in five.
What is the estimated cost of obesity-related healthcare?
The cost of obesity-related healthcare is about half a trillion dollars.
What is the leading cause of cancer related to obesity?
Obesity is now catching up to smoking as the leading cause of cancer.
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