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Simon explores the relationship between sleep and body fat. Then the moment of truth, as he revisits the experts three months down the track to discover how his health has been impacted.

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 24 September 2017
Start Time
  • 20 : 30
Finish Time
  • 21 : 30
Duration
  • 60:00
Episode
  • 3
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
  • Simon explores the relationship between sleep and body fat. Then the moment of truth, as he revisits the experts three months down the track to discover how his health has been impacted.
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