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Deep Dive: Fed Up (2014)

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Fed Up
Fed Up examines the obesity epidemic in America, highlighting how it has escalated over the past few decades. The documentary references a report from the Journal of the American Medical Association, indicating that the obesity crisis is worse than previously estimated. It discusses the alarming statistic that the number of overweight children has increased from one in 20 to nearly one in five in the past 25 years, illustrating the growing prevalence of this issue in schools and communities. The film also addresses the economic implications of obesity, noting that it costs the healthcare system about half a trillion dollars. It raises concerns about the partnership between the American Academy of Family Physicians and Coca-Cola, questioning potential conflicts of interest. The documentary emphasizes that obesity is now catching up to smoking as a leading cause of cancer, underscoring the urgent need for awareness and action regarding this public health crisis.

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.

Perfect For

Public health advocatesParents of school-aged childrenHealth policy makers