Michelle Walrath
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An idyllic town is also home to a sprawling DuPont chemical plant that manufactures Teflon using the chemical C8. A science panel linked exposure, even in small amounts, to a multitude of cancers and birth defects. From Teflon cookware to fast food wrappers, exposure to the chemical is global, and now C8 is in all of our blood.
Fed Up
Narrated by Katie Couric, Fed Up blows the lid off everything we thought we knew about food and exercise, revealing a 30-year campaign by the food industry—aided by the U.S. government—to mislead and confuse the American public. Exposing the hidden truths contributing to one of the largest health epidemics in history, the film follows a group of families battling to lead healthier lives—and reveals why the conventional wisdom of “exercise and eat right” is not ringing true for millions of people struggling with diabetes, childhood obesity and other serious conditions. Including captivating interviews with the country’s leading experts, this vital information could change the way we eat forever.