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Aug 2020
16m 58s

The Obesity Epidemic – Part 3

Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
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Could food advertisements and corporate influence be playing a role in the obesity epidemic? Let’s find out.

This episode features audio from The Role of Food Advertisements in the Obesity Epidemic, The Role of Personal Responsibility in the Obesity Epidemic, and The Role of Corporate Influence in the Obesity Epidemic. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

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