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Embarrassing Fat Bodies Episode 2

Fat Family

This week our fat family visit a photo imaging specialist who gives them the motivation they need to lose weight. The pair are shown what they’ll look like if they gain more weight, and then they’re shown the slimmer versions of themselves that they aspire to be. They also delve deeper into the reasons behind their obesity by getting their bone density measured. Jacqueline’s bones have an above average density which is actually caused by carrying excess weight, and Cliff and Lewis discover that their bones are not as dense as they should be due to their inactive lifestyle and poor diet.

The EB team would like to thank:

Liverpool John Moores University
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