The newest diet drug

Article Abstract:

Xenical enables the digestive system to pass on 30% of a dieter's fat intake without absorption of the body. However, quitting the drug results in regaining the weight lost during intake of the pill. In addition, earlier studies done with orlistat showed a link to breast cancer.

Health aspects, Evaluation, Pharmaceutical industry, Product/Service Evaluation, Product introduction, Hoffmann-La Roche Inc., Dieters, Xenical (Medication)

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The ear diet: an unscientific, unfounded, untested weight-loss program

Article Abstract:

A man discoverers that eating while wearing ear plugs changed the way he ate. He began eating less and concentrating more on the sounds his chewing and swallowing produced. He invites readers to try wearing earplugs while eating and to report the results back to him.

Reducing diets, Humor and anecdotes, Food habits

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The pyramid diet

Article Abstract:

The US Dept of Agriculture's guidelines for a healthy diet focus on balanced intake of the four basic food groups. Low-fat, low-sugar diet is recommended, so the basis of meals should be grains, vegetables, fruit and pasta, not meat.

Planning, Reports, Nutrition, Low-fat diet, Low fat diet

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