The Burden of the Nation: Choices Obesity is a serious epidemic affecting most Americans. The danger of obesity should not be taken lightly and certainly addressed. However, the big question is how and why some individuals stay thin or gain weight. The film The Burden of Nations, Part 2: The Choice helps us explore this unanswered question to give us a better understanding of how this problem has gotten so out of control. This film targets the obese society in America. This documentary uses scientists to research and address techniques to help people prevent unhealthy weight gain and weight loss. Most Americans want quick solutions to this problem, but must realize that big changes take time, but deliver big results. Above all, the idea is to motivate people through positive results to live a healthier lifestyle. One of the researchers who impressed me the most was Dr. David Nathan. Addresses the issue of diabetes prevention. David Nathan is the director of the diabetes center at Massachusetts General Hospital. Also, the film The Weight of the Nation...