The Weight of the Nation for Kids

Season 1

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America's obesity epidemic is seen from the perspective of children in this three-film portion of HBO's multimedia project.

Where to Watch The Weight of the Nation for Kids • Season 1

3 Episodes

  • The Great Cafeteria Takeover
    E1
    The Great Cafeteria TakeoverMeet the Rethinkers--a group of elementary, middle-school and high-school students in New Orleans who are determined to bring healthier (and tastier) options to their district's school cafeterias.
  • Kebreeya's Salad Days
    E2
    Kebreeya's Salad Days"Kebreeya's Salad Days" follows 17-year-old Kebreeya's crusade to improve nutrition awareness on a personal, family and community level in her North Carolina town. After her mom's gastric-bypass surgery, and seeing relatives with asthma and diabetes, Kebreeya changes her diet to exclude fast food and soda, and tries to get her family to follow suit.
  • Quiz Ed!
    E3
    Quiz Ed!"Quiz Ed!" tests the nutrition and physical activity knowledge of students of varying ages and activity levels to inspire them to take action, revealing that there are steps kids can take toward a healthier lifestyle, for instance, choosing foods with less sugar, as well as not skipping meals. The special also spotlights kids' concerns about their level of physical activity.

Cast of Season 1

  • Shari CooksonDirector
  • Nick DoobDirector
  • Allen ToussaintMusic

 

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