The Truth About Fat (2020) | Full Documentary | NOVA

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Do we control our fat, or does it control us? Scientists are coming to understand fat as a fascinating and dynamic organ, one whose size has more to do with biological processes than personal choices. Through real-life stories of hunter-gatherers, sumo wrestlers, and supermodels, explore the complex functions of fat and the role it plays in controlling hunger, hormones, and even reproduction. Welcome to PBS America, a channel curated for an international audience from America's Public Broadcasting Service, PBS. This is a factual focussed channel including award-winning American history, current affairs and science. SIGN UP to our UK broadcast channel weekly highlights at pbsamerica.co.uk FOLLOW us on X @PBSAmerica LIKE us on Facebook.com/pbsamerica