Conquering Obesity -
second opinion with joan lunden

Thu, Jul 18 1:30 P.M. NH World (11.3)  

Adult obesity is associated with a decrease in life expectancy for both men and women, as well as an increase in chronic disease. It is estimated that 163 million adults in the U.S. are overweight or obese - two thirds of men, and more than 60% of women. The damage to health is staggering, but people still struggle every day to drop the pounds. Everyone has different reasons for wanting to lose weight and keep it off, and this episode discusses the challenges and solutions for sustained weight loss.

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 1705

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Thu, Jul 18

1:30 P.M.

Conquering Obesity     NH World (11.3)

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