Vocal Point
Weighed Down: Racism, Culture, and Obesity
Special | 56m 15sVideo has Closed Captions
Episode 204
Obesity is an epidemic across the United States. And researchers say that it is due, in large part, to the excessive consumption of high fat and caloric foods and sedentary lifestyles. But what other factors might play a part? On the next Vocal Point, we'll look at what impact, culture, and racial and socioeconomic disparities might have on one's weight and body image.
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Vocal Point is a local public television program presented by WHUT
Vocal Point
Weighed Down: Racism, Culture, and Obesity
Special | 56m 15sVideo has Closed Captions
Obesity is an epidemic across the United States. And researchers say that it is due, in large part, to the excessive consumption of high fat and caloric foods and sedentary lifestyles. But what other factors might play a part? On the next Vocal Point, we'll look at what impact, culture, and racial and socioeconomic disparities might have on one's weight and body image.
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Vocal Point is a local public television program presented by WHUT