Product Details

• Actors: Various
• Directors: Various
• Format: Animated, Box set, Color, Dolby, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
• Subtitles: Spanish, English, French
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 3
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: HBO Studios
• DVD Release Date: July 31, 2012
• Run Time: 400 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0081TYVFM
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,714 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Continuing the tradition of 2007’s Addiction and 2009’s The Alzheimer’s Project in spotlighting the nation’s most pressing health issues, HBO addresses the issue of obesity in The Weight of the Nation, an initiative that will help launch one of the most far-reaching public health campaigns on this epidemic to date. Developed in partnership with the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and in association with some of the world’s foremost health-research organizations. Three years in the making, The Weight of the Nation spotlights the facts and myths of this public-health crisis, showing how obesity affects the health of the nation and cripples the health care system.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The truth hurts...and heals May 23, 2012

By A. Schide

Format:DVD

This documentary has to be THE most important health information out in the media today! Based on evidenced-based research, each part hits home in one area or another. Obesity is not alone in creating grave health issues for our selves...and more horribly, our children. Being a "little overweight" is no longer an excuse to avoid waking up and seeing the truth in our mirrors, blood pressure checks, and lab work. The truth hurts and this documentary pulls no punches. However, the truth will set you free. Watch this entire documentary by yourself, with your family, with your neighbors, and with your local schools to see how effective small steps make in reducing hypertension and type II diabetes in our 5-7 year olds (per a study of two local pre-primary schools)! Come on, America... where is all that "pride" seen on those bumper stickers...get moving! Start with this riveting movie produced in collaboration of our Institute of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control. THANK YOU HBO for providing the media for this wonderful project. - A less-than-in-optimum-health RN.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent May 26, 2012

By K. E. Solomon

Format:DVD

This is an excellently done series. As a nation, we need to address obesity as it impcts us on all levels, and is probably the most dangerous threat facing our children as well. Your chances of dying of cancer are increased by 40%,just to start, &diabetes is a huge danger with overweight.

Our financial situation as a nation is jeopardized, and our future as a nature as a nation compromised. With agrabiz and culture set toward cheap, easily affordable foods, we are set on a track of failure. Yet I know some people who eat very healthily and are still obese, so there is more to this pervasive problem, including our cultural and sociological references... We need to act now, to change the patterns that cause overweight and obesity in this country. 1 out of 3 whites and one out of two black or hispanics are going to be overweight in a few years.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Superbly cratfed, in HBO's finest style! July 16, 2012

By Dee J.

Format:DVD

Like most people, I am trying to lose a few pounds and found this documentary very helpful and supportive. I will be purchasing the DVD collection, since HBO has made it easy to afford and I understand it has a number of bonus features.