TV series

The Weight of the Nation

Name: The Weight of the Nation
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Francis Collins, Samuel Klein, Rudolph Leibel, Robert Lustig, Kelly D. Brownell

2012, English, on HBO.

A documentary series examining the obesity crisis in the U.S. looks at the health risks of being overweight, weight-loss ideas, childhood obesity and efforts to improve the public health.

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Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
Episode length: 60 min
Status: Ended in 2012

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S1 E4: Part 4: Challenges

Aired 15 May 2012

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Season 1

2012 · 4 episodes

Specials

2012 · 10 episodes

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First aired: 14 May 2012
Last aired: 15 May 2012
Network: HBO
Language: English
Country: United States
Type: Miniseries
Rated: TV-PG

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The Weight of the Nation: quick answers

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How many seasons of The Weight of the Nation are there?

The Weight of the Nation has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 60 minutes each.

Is The Weight of the Nation finished?

Yes. The Weight of the Nation ended in 2012, so you can watch the whole story.

Which OTT platform is The Weight of the Nation on?

The Weight of the Nation is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

The Weight of the Nation parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Weight of the Nation is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

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