The Perfect Human Diet

The Perfect Human Diet is a documentary and history film that investigates the causes of obesity and diet-related illnesses, which are cited as the leading cause of death in the United States. The film examines modern nutritional science, historical evidence, and the diets of indigenous peoples. By looking into the evolution of human eating habits, the production seeks to identify a natural diet that promotes optimal health and provides a practical framework based on scientific findings.

Directed and written by C.J. Hunt, the film features a credited cast of 30 people. C.J. Hunt appears as the narrator and main subject. Other contributors include Leslie Aiello from the Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, Professor Loren Cordain, author Michael Eades, Professor Boyd Eaton, and Joel Fuhrman of the Center for Nutritional Medicine. The project was produced by Gravitas Ventures, Hunt Thompson Media, and ECG Productions in the United States.

Released on May 22, 2012, the film has a runtime of 90 minutes. Audience reception is mixed, with a rating of 6.3/10 on IMDb based on 773 votes and a rating of 5.8/10 on TMDB from 20 votes.