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23) Butter
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Unable to control his binge eating, a morbidly obese teenager nicknamed Butter decides to make live webcast of his last meal as he attempts to eat himself to death.
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Locusts are one of the major insect pests in the world, invading vast areas of the globe at blistering speeds, demolishing crops as they go. It turns out that locusts are rabid protein seekers and can teach science a lot about the problem of human obesity. This video clip takes a close look at these hungry little insects that often start out as shy, harmless creatures.
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Covers statistics of obesity in the U.S. Examines environmental changes that have resulted in increased food availability and decreased opportunities for physical activity. Covers the possible roles of individual responsibility, schools, communities, local governments, and commercial corporations in promoting healthy food choices and active lifestyles.
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Presents information on the diet industry, the dangers and drawbacks of fad diets, and the pros and cons of lifestyle programs, and provides guidance on how to separate fact from fiction. Includes research activities, text based questions, a glossary of key terms, and a list of additional resources.
34) Handling obesity
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"This book explores obesity and how people with the disease manage it. It examines how obesity affects daily life, work, and school, and it explains how obesity can be prevented and treated. Features include a glossary, web resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by publisher.
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In this first episode, Jacques Peretti traces those responsible for revolutionizing our eating habits to find out how decisions made in America 40 years ago influence the way we eat today. The story of how high-fructose corn syrup has found its way into almost all processed foods and soft drinks and how fast food chains championed the idea of snacking between meals is examined.