1999 - 2000 Archive
Program #10
We look at chubby babies and think: isn't she cute. We look at chubby children and think: isn't that a shame. But is it the overweight child who should feel ashamed, or the people who shun her? When you're overweight, there are two battles to fight: one against fat and the other for acceptance. In this week's documentary feature we look at one woman's struggle to be accepted and a clinic that helps children manage their weight.
With a deeper understanding of what it's like to live with a weight problem, in our studio discussion we examine the health risks of obesity. Dr. Lance Levy is a medical nutrition specialist and a large part of his practise is treating obese adults and children.
Second Opinion
There was a time when it was unthinkable to question a doctor's knowledge or advice. They had the education and the knowledge. The rest of us were dependant and largely, in the dark. In her Second Opinion, Dr. Miriam Shuchman, a psychiatrist and ethicist, says there are still too many people who think of doctors as gods.
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