W5 investigates a theory that's not widely accepted in scientific circles, but is gaining ground: that North America's obesity problem is being fuelled by a physical addiction to highly processed foods.   <a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/w5/can-you-be-addicted-to-food-theory-on-what-s-fuelling-north-america-s-obesity-problem-gains-ground-1.5624502">You can see more about this episode here</a>

W5 investigates a theory that's not widely accepted in scientific circles, but is gaining ground: that North America's obesity problem is being fuelled by a physical addiction to highly processed foods. You can see more about this episode here

W5 investigates a theory that's not widely accepted in scientific circles, but is gaining ground: that North America's obesity problem is being fuelled by a physical addiction to highly processed foods. &nbsp; <a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/w5/can-you-be-addicted-to-food-theory-on-what-s-fuelling-north-america-s-obesity-problem-gains-ground-1.5624502" rel="noopener noreferrer">You can see more about this episode here</a>

The Craving: Is it possible to be physically addicted to food?

The most-watched documentary program in Canada is now available as a podcast! W5 has an on ongoing commitment to covering tough, relevant stories with fair and responsible investigative reporting. The program is the winner of several awards including the prestigious Gordon Sinclair Award for Broadcast Journalism. Subscribe to the W5 Podcast to listen to our latest investigations and to hear in-depth stories from our more than 50 year history.&nbsp;

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The most-watched documentary program in Canada is now available as a podcast! W5 has an on ongoing commitment to covering tough, relevant stories with fair and responsible investigative reporting. The program is the winner of several awards including the prestigious Gordon Sinclair Award for Broadcast Journalism. Subscribe to the W5 Podcast to listen to our latest investigations and to hear in-depth stories from our more than 50 year history. 

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