America The Beautiful 2: The Thin Commandments

America The Beautiful 2: The Thin Commandments

Documentary | Oct. 12, 2011

Covering issues such as America's unhealthy dieting craze, the use of the outdated and misleading BMI scale and the currently touted "obesity epidemic," Roberts debates the widely believed concepts that you have to be thin to be healthy. During his journey, he discovers the plethora of factors contributing to America's body dissatisfaction, many of which are being promoted by doctors, schools, the government, and even the First Lady of the United States. Roberts questions these industries' promotion of weight loss surgeries, fad diets, disorderly eating, and a nationwide fear of fat that causes panic whenever our Body Mass Index passes the number 25. With one of the most advanced medical systems in the world and alternative health modalities at our disposal, is it possible to be healthy at a variety of sizes and weights?

America The Beautiful 2: The Thin Commandments

Documentary | Oct. 12, 2011

America The Beautiful 2: The Thin Commandments
Covering issues such as America's unhealthy dieting craze, the use of the outdated and misleading BMI scale and the currently touted "obesity epidemic," Roberts debates the widely believed concepts that you have to be thin to be healthy. During his journey, he discovers the plethora of factors contributing to America's body dissatisfaction, many of which are being promoted by doctors, schools, the government, and even the First Lady of the United States. Roberts questions these industries' promotion of weight loss surgeries, fad diets, disorderly eating, and a nationwide fear of fat that causes panic whenever our Body Mass Index passes the number 25. With one of the most advanced medical systems in the world and alternative health modalities at our disposal, is it possible to be healthy at a variety of sizes and weights?
Producers
Original title America The Beautiful 2: The Thin Commandments
Directors Darryl Roberts
Writers

Cast

Deepak Chopra

as Himself

Evelyn Tribole

as Herself

Howard Shapiro

as Himself

Linda Bacon

as Herself

Kathleen Sebilius

as Herself

Timothy Dolan

as Himself

Paul Campos

as Himself

Jon Robinson

as Himself

Beverly Johnson

as Herself

Carolyn Costin

as Herself