Live Longer Wales
Steve Evans investigates why an increasing number of Welsh people are becoming obese and meets world obesity expert Professor Kelly Brownell, who has a warning for Wales.
The Shape of Wales
Live Longer Wales is a season of programmes from BBC Cymru Wales inspiring us to change our lives.
We're getting fatter and we don't seem to notice or care much. How fat are we and why should we care? Steve Evans goes on a journey to find out why Welsh people are becoming obese and what we can do about it if we want a longer life. On his journey he meets women on the shop floor who are quite happy with their weight even though one of them has diabetes; a teacher who's putting in the time to get children playing again and world obesity expert Professor Kelly Brownell in North Carolina who has a warning for Wales.
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How fat are we and why should we care?
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Live Longer Wales season trail
Duration: 01:05
Live Longer Wales: The Shape of Wales
Stephen Evans goes on a journey to discover how overweight Wales as a nation is and examines what we need to do about it.
- Read Stephen's blog about making the programme.
Is My Job Killing Me?
The rise of the office has helped to make us the least active generation ever. Fitness instructor Tara Hammett attempts to reboot six willing volunteers from the DVLA, getting activity into their working day.
Family Life Swap
Friday, October 18, BBC One Wales, 7.30pm
Two families with teenage daughters swap their very different lives and diets. Can they learn lessons from each other?Jamie Owen: Fat and Forty-Something
Journalist, broadcaster, writer and BBC Wales Today presenter Jamie Owen takes on one of the biggest challenges of his life - to lose a stone and change his lifestyle.
Grow It, Cook It, Eat It
Sunday, October 20, BBC One Wales, 5.15pm
Welsh TV cook Dudley Newbery heads back to his valleys home town of Ynysybwl, Rhondda Cynon Taf, to tackle the problem of obesity and inspire his community to cook healthier meals.
The Welsh Weight Clinic
Documentary following obesity physician Dr. Nadim Haboubi and his patients as they undergo specialist treatment at the Aneurin Bevan Hospital in Ebbw Vale.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Steve Evans |
| Producer | Judith Davies |
Broadcast
- Mon 7 Oct 201322:35BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
