The Skinny on Obesity(2012)

The Skinny on Obesity is a documentary series that examines the root causes of the global obesity epidemic. Dr. Lustig and his UCSF colleagues investigate why food quality matters as much as quantity, exploring how diet directly impacts metabolic health. The series reveals the surprising connection between stress and weight gain, and addresses alarming predictions that rising obesity rates could reduce life expectancy in coming generations. Through scientific research and expert analysis, The Skinny on Obesity unpacks the complex factors—from nutrition science to mental health—driving one of modern medicine's most pressing public health crises.