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Carb-Loaded: A Culture Dying to Eat

One in three Americans is pre-diabetic. A huge percentage of them do not know that they are sick. Adult onset diabetes is no longer an illness for the obese and elderly. Millions of Americans who regularly exercise and eat a diet recommended by the USDA are classified as "skinny-fat". The connection between the standard American diet and numerous metabolic disorders is now an unspoken fact in most medical circles

Top Cast

  • David D. Perlmutter

    David D. Perlmutter

    Himself

  • Tim Noakes

    Tim Noakes

    Himself

  • Andreas Eenfeldt

    Andreas Eenfeldt

    Himself

  • Jimmy Moore

    Jimmy Moore

    Himself

  • Gary Taubes

    Gary Taubes

    Himself

  • Lathe Poland

    Lathe Poland

    Self

  • Jonathan Bailor

    Jonathan Bailor

    Self

  • Jonny Bowden

    Jonny Bowden

    Self

  • Kashia Cave

    Kashia Cave

    Self

Overview

One in three Americans is pre-diabetic. A huge percentage of them do not know that they are sick. Adult onset diabetes is no longer an illness for the obese and elderly. Millions of Americans who regularly exercise and eat a diet recommended by the USDA are classified as "skinny-fat". The connection between the standard American diet and numerous metabolic disorders is now an unspoken fact in most medical circles

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