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Horizon•Season 49•Episode 12

The Truth about Fat

8.1/10 · 11 votesMar 20, 201260 min

Ranked #3 of 12 in Season 49•+0.1 vs season avg

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Surgeon Gabriel Weston discovers the surprising truth about why so many people are piling on the pounds, and how to fight the fat epidemic. She discovers the hidden battles of hormones that control people's appetites, and sees the latest surgery that fundamentally changes what a

Directed byTim Usborne

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Episode Summary

"The Truth about Fat" is episode 12 of Horizon season 49. It scored 8.1/10 from 11 votes, ranking #3 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Tim Usborne, it aired on March 20, 2012.

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