The Food Hospital

Science

Science

You are what you eat, as the saying goes, and for the people who are featured in `The Food Hospital', it couldn't be more true. Examining the science behind the use of food as medicine, tracks the progress of experiments conducted on patients who have a range of medial conditions. The patients have detailed consultations with specialists, including a gastrointestinal and bariatric surgeon, a dietician and a general practitioner, before they are assigned a particular diet. Subsequent episodes detail how the patients are doing as they attend follow-up appointments to monitor their progress.