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August 24, 2005
Obesity Rates Climbing
Obesity rates have continued to rise steadily across the nation, with the lone exception of Oregon, where they remained steady, the report by the group, the Trust for America's Health, said. (NYTimes.com)
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August 15, 2005
Atkins Diet Taught Some Good Lessons
Many nutrition experts see the recent bankruptcy filing by Atkins Nutritionals Inc. as the proper outcome for a diet that seemed to encourage virtually unlimited consumption of steak, cream and pork rinds. After all, the eating plan was often at odds with the large body of nutritional research showing the benefits of a diet rich in fruit, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and a moderate or low percentage of fat ... But some also see value in the popularity of the weight-loss method, created by Dr. Robert C. Atkins, even if they don't agree with it.(Los Angeles Times)
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August 02, 2005
Atkins Nutritionals Declares Bankruptcy
The once mighty Atkins Nutritionals, the multimillion-dollar company that produces the low-carbohydrate products that feed the diet craze, filed for bankruptcy protection in a New York court after recording a loss of $US340 millon ($446 million) last year. (smh.com.au)
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