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Scientific Battlegrounds in Diets

Posted by Hemos on from the atkins-vs.-the-world dept.

There's an interesting article currently carried by the NYTimes (free reg. yada yada) that talks about the world of dieting, National Institutes of Health, Atkins as well as low-carb vs low-fat. The interesting thing, from a scientific perspective, is the sheer lack of study - and the reticence from the scientific community to question the party line.

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  1. 99% of stuff in the supermarket is 'Low Fat' by DeafDumbBlind · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    So how come there are so many fat people about?

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