Fat Head

Have you seen the news stories about the obesity epidemic? Did you see Super Size Me ? Then guess what ... You've been fed a load of bologna. Comedian and former health ...(read more)

Killer At Large Why Obesity

Obesity is fast becoming the single greatest killer of Americans, causing some experts to claim that we are on the cusp of an evolutionary disaster. Former Surgeon General ...(read more)

Richard Jeni: A Big Steaming Pile of Me

HBO is known for its slavish devotion to showcasing the best comedy talents on the circuit, as this special performance from Richard Jeni illustrates. Jeni is well known for ...(read more)

SDS Nutrition (11 Pack)

From calories to vitamin deficiencies and the digestive process, this Standard Deviants School series covers the food guide pyramid, amino acids, micro- and macronutrients, ...(read more)

SDS Nutrition Module 10: Weight Control

How does the body use fat and expend energy? What happens when we store more fat than we use? Obesity is much more complicated than the amount of food a person eats. We'll ...(read more)

Super Size Me

Morgan Spurlock, the director of Super Size Me, came up with a great hook for his debut as a documentary filmmaker. His experiment, to eat nothing but three McDonalds meals a ...(read more)

Teaching Systems Nutrition Module 10: Weight Control

Topics covered: Body fat, lean body mass, obesity, metabolic rate, and eating disorders.

Ultramarathon Man

Director JB Benna s inspirational film UltraMarathon Man: 50 Marathons - 50 States - 50 Days, features renowned endurance athlete and best selling author Dean Karnazes, in ...(read more)