6 Episodes · Premiered May 16, 2012 · Ended June 20, 2012
This ground-breaking series about the psychology and science of eating scrutinises the habits of overweight families by putting them under 24-hour camera surveillance.
Siblings Jill and Stuart from the Wirral are both are desperate to lose weight, but convinced they don't eat enough. What will the five-day around-the-clock surveillance reveal?
The Castle family from Welwyn Garden City are mystified. Why are they putting on weight when they eat mostly healthy, home-cooked food?
Dawn says her diet is highly regimented, Mike doesn't think he eats more than anyone else, and their friend Gareth doesn't think he's eating more than he should. So why are they all putting on weight?
Anna Richardson hopes to discover why the Meakin family keep putting on weight, despite their healthy diets. Plus why a hungry tummy can lead to a shopping basket full of fatty foods...
The White Olivers want to live more healthfully for the sake of daughter Ellie. But mum Leanne and dad Craig don't know where they are going wrong. And how much more do we eat in groups?
A couple from Farnborough who think they're eating healthily are shown the truth about their diets. Plus, could the shape of the glass you drink from affect your weight?
