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A few interesting bits and pieces.

• A powerful message about eating disorders (YouTube - from Sweden)
• Kate Winslet takes it to Grazia Magazine
  Kate Winslet gets a payout from Grazia. The magazine claimed she had been visiting a "diet doctor". Winslet claimed it was untrue and took it to the High Court. Winslet: "I feel very strongly that 'curves' are natural, womanly and real.''
• Kids Medicines contain a cocktail of additives (UK)
  Dyes, preservatives, sweeteners, and benzoates - many of which are banned in foods and drinks - can be found in abundance in medicines. However - you don't normally chug down a whole bottle at a time.
• The world keeps getting fatter
  Experts predict that the majority of Britons will be obese in 25 years. Other parts of Europe aren't faring so well either -- over the previous 25 years obesity has doubled in Sweden.
• Women "adopt" an animal as a reminder of their weight loss.
  These UK women have adopted a pygmy hippo!
• Trans-fat debate hits a snag
  Many animal products (dairy and meat) contain small amounts of naturally-occurring trans fats. Due to labeling requirements and "trans fat hysteria" some manufacturers are turning away from using butter and replacing it with trans-fat free margarines. What a confusing mess!