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One million Kiwi adults are classed as obese. In a personal journey, chef Simon Gault discovers the new science behind obesity as this series asks: Why are we fat?

64% of New Zealand adults are now either obese or overweight. Presented by chef Simon Gault, this three-part documentary series examines the science behind obesity and the looming health crisis. Simon talks to experts from around the world and becomes a human guinea pig in an attempt to improve his own health.

Primary Title
  • Why Are We Fat?
Date Broadcast
  • Sunday 10 September 2017
Start Time
  • 20 : 30
Finish Time
  • 21 : 30
Duration
  • 60:00
Episode
  • 1
Channel
  • Prime
Broadcaster
  • Sky Network Television
Programme Description
  • 64% of New Zealand adults are now either obese or overweight. Presented by chef Simon Gault, this three-part documentary series examines the science behind obesity and the looming health crisis. Simon talks to experts from around the world and becomes a human guinea pig in an attempt to improve his own health.
Episode Description
  • One million Kiwi adults are classed as obese. In a personal journey, chef Simon Gault discovers the new science behind obesity as this series asks: Why are we fat?
Classification
  • G
Owning Collection
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
  • Television
Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • No
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
  • Television programs--New Zealand
Genres
  • Documentary
  • Health
Hosts
  • Simon Gault (Presenter)
Subjects
  • Television programs--New Zealand