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Could it be that body fat has more to do with biological processes than personal choices?

The Truth About Fat NOVA

Premiered April 08, 2020
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The Truth About Fat

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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