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America's Obesogenic Environment: Addressing the Obesity Crisis - TEDMED 2011

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Overview

Explore the root causes of America's obesity crisis in this thought-provoking 16-minute TED talk by Weight Watchers CEO David Kirchhoff. Discover why the issue extends beyond individual eating habits to encompass an "obesogenic" environment, and learn about the collective willpower needed to overcome this widespread health challenge.

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David Kirchhoff at TEDMED2011


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TEDMED

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