Sugar: The Bitter Truth

Synopsis
Robert H. Lustig, Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology, UCSF, explores the damage caused by sugary foods. He argues that fructose (too much) and fibre(not enough) appear to be cornerstones of the obesity epidemic through their effects on insulin.
Language
English
Country
United States
Year of production
2009
Subjects
Health Education; Medical sciences
Keywords
diabetes; diet; nutrition; obesity; sugar; fructose

Online availability

URI
http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=16717
Price
free
Delivery
Streamed

Credits

Contributor
Robert Lustig

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 1 NTSC
Price
$24.95
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
89 minutes
Year
2011

Production Company

Name

University of California, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine

Distributor

Name

University of California Television

Email
knowledge@uctv.tv
Web
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Phone
+1 858 534-9412
Address
9500 Gilman Drive
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La Jolla
CA 920930176
USA

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