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Atkins / Diet Dispute #748103

CBS Evening News for Tuesday, Feb 10, 2004
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(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.

(New York: Elizabeth Kaledin) Questions about the safety of the Atkins diet in light of the controversy over the health of its author, Dr. Robert Atkins, who died last year, examined; coroner’s report findings cited; details given of claims that the medical records are being misinterpreted; statement from Atkins’ widow, Veronica Atkins††, quoted. [Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Dr. John McDOUGALL†- says this is not a safe way to lose weight.] [NYU Department of Nutrition & Food Studies Marion NESTLE†- states the release of the records is a breach of privacy.]

Reporter(s):
Rather, Dan;
Kaledin, Elizabeth
Duration:
00:02:00

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