Fed Up

Fed Up takes a hard look at the way obesity has become a defining health problem in America and questions the simple advice often given for weight loss. The film argues the food industry has spent decades shaping what people believe about food, and it's this collaboration that has helped obscure effective approaches to staying healthy. It follows families as they wrestle with ads, dieting fads, and mixed nutrition guidance, showing how sugar and processed foods are marketed as quick fixes while durable lifestyle changes require steady effort. Through interviews with researchers, advocates, and policymakers, the documentary sketches a pattern of information gaps, industry influence, and policy shortfalls. Its goal is to provoke discussion and spur reforms.

Released in 2014, the documentary is directed by Stephanie Soechtig with Mark Monroe credited as creator. The film presents original reporting and expert interviews to challenge conventional wisdom on diet, fat, and public health campaigns, premiered at festivals for release.

Fed Up sparked conversations about sugar and the role of marketing in shaping eating habits. Its screenings, teacher guides, and public discussions helped broaden the debate beyond personal responsibility toward policy and industry accountability. Its outreach materials and partnerships with schools and community groups amplified its message beyond the cinema.

Critics generally praised the film for making a straightforward case that structural factors influence weight and health. It frames obesity as a systems problem influenced by industry practices and policy choices, inviting viewers to rethink diet strategies and public health funding. It invites viewers to question quick fixes and habits.

Box office details are not included in the provided data. Fed Up has been discussed mainly through its critical reception and public impact, with screenings and debates driving its influence more than traditional revenue numbers in theaters and festivals worldwide.