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Aug 2020
17m 21s

The Obesity Epidemic – Part 2

Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
About this episode

Today we continue our close look at the reasons why so many of us are overweight.

This episode features audio from The Role of Processed Foods in the Obesity Epidemic, The Role of Taxpayer Subsidies in the Obesity Epidemic, and The Role of Marketing in the Obesity Epidemic. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

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