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201553 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Public Health Scientific Research

The Chocolate Diet

201553 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

The weight-loss industry spends billions to influence scientific research, often funding studies that favor their products.

Public Health Scientific Research

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The weight-loss industry spends billions to influence scientific research, often funding studies that favor their products.

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Peter Onnekendirector

Diana Löbldirector

Peter Onnekenwriter

Diana Löblwriter

John Bohannoncast

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Peter Onneken's 2015 film examines relationships between corporations and researchers in the weight-loss industry. It reveals how companies fund scientific studies to produce favorable results for their products. Specific instances of research manipulation are presented. Financial transactions and their impacts on public health and consumer trust are outlined. The documentary questions the validity of weight-loss claims made by these companies and the integrity of scientific research influenced by profit motives.

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