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Legislation, Lawsuits, and the lucrative diet industry. (152 posts)



Children's Health Magazine: Brought To You By Lucky Charms!

There's a lot of buzz surrounding the launch of "Children's Health Magazine", Rodale Press' latest magazine endeavour (whose line-up includes Men's Health, Women's Health, and Prevention to name a few).

The magazine appears to have all the right ingredients for success (at least it's inaugural issue does)--including none other than the First Lady on the cover and featured in an exclusive interview within, as well as Oprah's go-to Doc Mehmet Oz, weighing in on the 5 most critical health tips for new parents.

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19 comments · September 19, 2009

Chain Restaurants to Post Calories on Menus


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We all know the guy who goes to McDonald's, orders a number seven with Diet Coke, plus a Big Mac and hot apple pie on the side.

Now, maybe he'd rethink that order if he knew the INSANE amount of calories he was stuffing down his throat. That's the idea at least.

Last week, major U.S. chain restaurants announced plans to disclose calorie count on their menus.

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12 comments · June 20, 2009

Fat Fliers: Charge Them or Accomodate Them?

Heavy travelers flying United Airlines might find themselves paying for an extra seat. United is the third and latest airline to charge obese passengers for two seats instead of one. The guidelines are clear: Passengers need to be able to put the armrest between the seats down, and they need to be able to buckle their seat belt without an extender.

The decision, clearly, isn't without controversy. The National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance thinks United is way off course. "Tall, short, thin or fat, broad shoulders, wide hips or longer legs ... people come in all sizes and it is rare for any coach seat to provide a comfortable and pleasant travel experience," says a spokesman.

Other weight diversity advocates argue that since one-third of Americans are obese, airlines should upsize 30 percent of their seats, so that obese travelers can travel comfortably.

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30 comments · April 23, 2009

Can Spoof Weight Loss Sites Combat Real Scammers?

The Office of Fair Trading, a UK based consumer protection group, has come up with a unique way to fight weight loss charlatans - by inundating the web with their own brand of sketchy weight loss systems.

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7 comments · February 23, 2009

Diet Guard: The Snacking Savior?

Welcome to "Money Making 101".

Your assignment today class is to brainstorm and come up with a weight loss product that will change peoples lives........ No wait, forget that, just come up with a good marketing plan and use a product that's been around for years.

Here at Diet-Blog we are inundated with new products all the time by those who are hoping to snag some of the dollars in this billion dollar industry.

One such product caught my attention because of it's sheer simplicity and creative use of marketing.

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20 comments · February 12, 2009

VitaminWater = Sugar Water?

CSPI has filed a class action lawsuit against Glaceau VitaminWater (from the Coca-cola company) citing "deceptive and unsubstantiated claims".

"When I bought VitaminWater, frankly I thought I was doing myself a favor health-wise," [...] "I was attracted by the prospect of getting extra vitamins. But I had no idea that I was actually getting almost a Coke's worth of sugar and calories. There's no way I would have spent money on that, had I known."
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26 comments · January 23, 2009

Fat Hostesses: An Airline Health Hazard?

Air India has fired nine hostesses after declaring them 'medically unfit' to fly. The air hostesses were between 11kg (24 lb) and 32kg (70 lb) overweight.

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27 comments · January 7, 2009

Oprah's Weight Gain

The latest issue of Oprah Winfrey's O magazine is all about her recent weight gain. Oprah laments her 40 pound weight gain over the last few years - that sees her current weight at over 200 pounds. She blames an out of control schedule with food as comfort.

Oprah has devoted a large portion of her air time to the subject of health and weight loss. She's tried various techniques, endorsed diets, books, and programs that went on to sell in the millions.

What's a viewing audience to do? Feel bemused, disappointed, annoyed, sympathetic? Or reach for another packet of Oreo's and change the channel?

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44 comments · December 14, 2008

Smart Choices Labeling: Will It Make a Difference?

Stuffed and Starved: An Eye-opening Look at the Global Food Situation

Do Smaller Supermarkets Help Us Eat Better?

Poll: Do You Eat Out Less?

Americans Are Eating More: But Which Foods?

Steamplicity: A Healthy Vending Machine?

How to Buy Healthier Food: Shop Online

How Much Sugar Do You Consume?

The Skinny on "Light" Juices

The Glamor Side of Thin Always Wins

Sexy Gym Ads: Clever or Sleazy?

The "Big Brother" Shopping Cart

Who Really Owns the Organic Food Brands

Are Video Games the New Frontiers of Weight Loss?

Kirstie Alley Leaves Jenny Craig, Starts New Weight Loss Program?

Lickable Ads

Slim Coffee: Another Weight Loss Scam

Don't Buy Another Ab Machine: Read This First

Starbucks: Stop Calling Me Skinny

Exercise TV: Brought to You by Liquid Candy?

Starbucks Lite, Anyone?

Too Fat to Emigrate

The Weight Loss Cure: Sued by the FTC

Should We Ban Fast Food Restaurants?

How to Lose Weight By Quitting Your Job

11 Step Guide for Healthier Nations

100 Calorie Packs: Double the Price

Getting Paid to Lose Weight

Should Weight Loss Cost Money?

Obesity: Personal Responsibility or Blame Food Companies?

When is Organic Not Organic?

Old Navy: Plus-size Clothing Taken Off Shelves

Juice Maker Caught Red-Handed

Foods To Prevent Obesity?

Splenda Buys Hundreds of Anti-Splenda Domains


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