The Truth About Fat Prologue
Preview: Season 47 Episode 6 | 1m 59sVideo has Closed Captions
Could it be that body fat has more to do with biological processes than personal choices?
Scientists are coming to understand fat as a dynamic organ—one whose size may have more to do with biological processes than personal choices. Explore the mysteries of fat and its role in hormone production, hunger, and even pregnancy.
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The Truth About Fat Prologue
Preview: Season 47 Episode 6 | 1m 59sVideo has Closed Captions
Scientists are coming to understand fat as a dynamic organ—one whose size may have more to do with biological processes than personal choices. Explore the mysteries of fat and its role in hormone production, hunger, and even pregnancy.
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