Obesity in America. A National Crisis Part 1 & Part 2

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Summary: Why have rates of obesity, morbid obesity, and super obesity increased so dramatically since 2000? Backed up by meticulous research, this two-part set is a provocative, thorough investigation into the upsurge of obesity in America. The first chapter, Prevalence, documents the rapid rise of serious weight issues in all age groups since the 1970s and the cost to the health care system of treating the diseases that result. Contributing factors such as depression, social trends, and aggressive food marketing are covered in detail in Causes-with special attention to soft drinks and sweeteners of all kinds. Assessment explains BMI and other methods used to evaluate unhealthy levels of body fat. Finally, Treatment discusses the limitations of dieting, and includes exercise tips for those who don't lose weight despite frequent trips to the gym. With graphs, discussion questions, and commentary from researchers, clinicians, and dieters, the set is ideal for classroom use. 2-part set, 76 minutes

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Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (155 min.) : sd., col., digital file.
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Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2012], c2011.

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Formatted Contents Note:	Credits and Introduction: Obesity in America: A National Crisis (0:32) -- Chapter 1: The Prevalence of Obesity (2:17) -- Morbid Obesity (2:17) -- Obesity and Health Risks (2:24) -- Costs of Obesity (3:05) -- Increased Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes (2:11) -- Causes of Obesity (3:28) -- Metabolic Causes of Obesity (1:19) -- Self-Destructive Diet (5:57) -- Soda Consumption (2:18) -- Sugar in Soft Drinks (3:01) -- Infiltration of Soft Drinks into Cultures (3:08) -- Soft Drinks Linked to Weight Gain (3:17) -- Diet Sodas (1:02) -- Obesity Risk from Diet Sodas (1:25) -- Metabolic Syndrome (4:47) -- Obesity: Abundance of Calorically-Dense Foods (0:59) -- High Energy Density Foods (2:58) -- What about Pizza? (1:33) -- Why Are Americans Eating So Much? (4:03) -- What Does Wall Street Have To Do with It? (2:49) -- Eating Frequency (2:09) -- Obesity and Geographic Locations (0:57) -- Obesity and Emotional Disorders (5:00) -- Food Fills a Personal Void (1:03) -- What's Wrong with th North American Diet? (2:57) -- Obesity: Genetic Traits & Cultural Patterns of Behavior (3:32) -- Obesity and Frequent Dieting (4:03) -- Assessment of Obesity Part 1 (3:11) -- Assessment of Obesity Part 2 (3:26) -- Assessment of Obesity: Waist Circumference (2:45) -- Treatments of Obesity - Weight Loss Programs (3:35) -- How Can the Obese Lose Weight? (5:01) -- Sensible Weight Loss (3:29) -- Dieting and Weight Gain (4:20) -- Exercise and Activity: Weight Gain or Loss/Class Discussion (0:43) -- Physiological Impact of Dieting (3:04) -- Unhealthy Relationship with Food (2:34) -- Weight Loss Strategies (4:58) -- Essential Physical Activity (2:45) -- Walking Exercise (3:17) -- Persistent Weight Problem (4:21) -- Time to Exercise (2:51) -- Exercise Program for Overweight People (4:59) -- Purpose of Regular Exercise (2:49) -- Daily Caloric Expenditure 1950s (1:02) -- Energy Burned in 2005 (3:44) -- America's Dietary Practices Are Catastrophic (1:28) -- Intervention in Obesity Crisis (3:29) -- Importance of Breastfeeding (2:01) -- Prenatal Nutrition Intervention (1:44) -- Role of Government in Matters of Public Health (2:20) -- Intervention Critically Needed in Obesity Epidemic (3:43) -- Credits: Obesity in America: A National Crisis (0:40) -- Credits and Introduction: Obesity in America: A National Crisis (0:32) -- Chapter 1: The Prevalence of Obesity (2:17) -- Morbid Obesity (2:17) -- Obesity and Health Risks (2:24) -- Costs of Obesity (3:05) -- Increased Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes (2:11) -- Causes of Obesity (3:28) -- Metabolic Causes of Obesity (1:19) -- Self-Destructive Diet (5:57) -- Soda Consumption (2:18) -- Sugar in Soft Drinks (3:01) -- Infiltration of Soft Drinks into Cultures (3:08) -- Soft Drinks Linked to Weight Gain (3:17) -- Diet Sodas (1:02) -- Obesity Risk from Diet Sodas (1:25) -- Metabolic Syndrome (4:47) -- Obesity: Abundance of Calorically-Dense Foods (0:59) -- High Energy Density Foods (2:58) -- What about Pizza? (1:33) -- Why Are Americans Eating So Much? (4:03) -- What Does Wall Street Have To Do with It? (2:49) -- Eating Frequency (2:09) -- Obesity and Geographic Locations (0:57) -- Obesity and Emotional Disorders (5:00) -- Food Fills a Personal Void (1:03) -- What's Wrong with th North American Diet? (2:57) -- Obesity: Genetic Traits & Cultural Patterns of Behavior (3:32) -- Obesity and Frequent Dieting (4:03) -- Assessment of Obesity Part 1 (3:11) -- Assessment of Obesity Part 2 (3:26) -- Assessment of Obesity: Waist Circumference (2:45) -- Treatments of Obesity - Weight Loss Programs (3:35) -- How Can the Obese Lose Weight? (5:01) -- Sensible Weight Loss (3:29) -- Dieting and Weight Gain (4:20) -- Exercise and Activity: Weight Gain or Loss/Class Discussion (0:43) -- Physiological Impact of Dieting (3:04) -- Unhealthy Relationship with Food (2:34) -- Weight Loss Strategies (4:58) -- Essential Physical Activity (2:45) -- Walking Exercise (3:17) -- Persistent Weight Problem (4:21) -- Time to Exercise (2:51) -- Exercise Program for Overweight People (4:59) -- Purpose of Regular Exercise (2:49) -- Daily Caloric Expenditure 1950s (1:02) -- Energy Burned in 2005 (3:44) -- America's Dietary Practices Are Catastrophic (1:28) -- Intervention in Obesity Crisis (3:29) -- Importance of Breastfeeding (2:01) -- Prenatal Nutrition Intervention (1:44) -- Role of Government in Matters of Public Health (2:20) -- Intervention Critically Needed in Obesity Epidemic (3:43) -- Credits: Obesity in America: A National Crisis (0:40)
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