Review of Fed Up (2014) by Trailesque — 13 Jul 2017
This was a good, if somewhat sad documentary - it was tough to see those kids struggling to lose weight, really wanting to but not being able to for some reason. The documentary takes aim at the American sugar and processed food corporations and blames them for our obesity epidemic - but it still left me hungry for more.
I am not sure I agree with their claim that sugar is the culprit - I strongly suspect that Americans' passion for cheap, low quality meat and large quantities of carbohydrates other than sugar should share in the blame.
Every fat person I've known was usually wolfing down cheeseburgers and digging in to big plates of barbecue in addition to tackling big gulp sodas, budget-priced pies, ice creams, bags of chips, sugary cereals, cheezy pizzas, beers, et cetera.
Hey, America - eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and whole grains! It is worth the effort - it is better for you, better for your kids, and better for the planet.
This review of Fed Up (2014) was written by Trailesque on 13 Jul 2017.
Fed Up has generally received very positive reviews.
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