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Carb-Loaded: A Culture Dying to Eat

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2014 | 74 min | Documentary

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
A natural pick for anyone who watches cooking shows for fun and the curious. Don't watch it hungry.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves through the story clearly, at 1 hr 14 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.

One in three Americans is pre-diabetic. A huge percentage of them do not know that they are sick. Adult onset diabetes is no longer an illness for the obese and elderly. Millions of Americans who regularly exercise and eat a diet recommended by the USDA are classified as "skinny-fat". The connection between the standard American diet and numerous metabolic disorders is now an unspoken fact in most medical circles

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lathe Poland, Eric Carlsen

  • David D. PerlmutterHimself
  • Tim NoakesHimself
  • Andreas EenfeldtHimself
  • Jimmy MooreHimself
  • Gary TaubesHimself
  • Lathe PolandSelf
  • Jonathan BailorSelf
  • Jonny BowdenSelf
  • Kashia CaveSelf
  • Ann CooperSelf