Guest guest Posted January 18, 2002 Report Share Posted January 18, 2002 CBS sics its finest blow-dried anchors on the low-carb revolutionists. Hard-hitting journalism or milquetoasty puff piece? Set your VCRs! > http://www.cbsnews.com/now/story/0,1597,324741-412,00.shtml > > UP NEXT: A Lot To Lose > > Weight-Loss Plans, Products Under Scrutiny > Experts Weigh The Benefits And Risks > Watch Friday, Jan. 18 at 10 PM ET/PT > > CBS > (CBS) More than 52 million Americans are actively > trying to lose weight. > > One of the best-selling books of all time, " The Dr. > Atkins Diet Revolution, " which has attracted more that > 30 million Americans dieters, allows people to eat as > much fat as they want, but very few carbohydrates. > > Dr. Atkins claims that without carbohydrates and foods > loaded with sugar, the body is forced to burn fat for > energy, which he says takes off pounds. However, last > fall the American Heart Association issued an advisory > against going on high fat diets, like Atkins, though > the diet has never been tested. What's a dieter to do? > > > On Friday night, 48 Hours turns to the experts for > help in sorting out the different diet plans, > weight-loss products, over-the-counter medications and > drug and surgical regimines that claim to help you > lose weight. > > Under scrutiny with be Dr. Atkins' diet as well as the > Fobi Pouch, California's " food Nazi, " still untested > medications and the " Fat Be Gone " ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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