The How's and Why's of Obesity - DVD

• Catergory: Nutrition and Weight Control
• Published: 2007
• Format: DVD/31 min
• Author: Walter Bortz: Stanford University

America is experiencing a national epidemic of obesity. Physical inactivity is the prime cause of this situation. The How’s and Why’s of Obesity presents an overview of the cultural background factors underlying this epidemic, and provides basic information and insights that can help resolve the problem and lead to a sensible and realistic solution. Noted author, Runners World magazine science board member, and past president of the American Geriatrics Society Dr. Walter M. Bortz II, MD, discusses how obesity is swallowing us; how obesity is a threat from health and economic perspectives; how there are no mysteries or secret solutions concerning obesity; how obesity is expensive while exercise (the answer to the obesity problem) is cheap; and more. Produced in cooperation with the American Council on Exercise.