CNN Evening News for Thursday, Feb 12, 2004
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(Studio: Aaron Brown) Report introduced.
(New York: Adaora Udoji) The uproar over the high protein/high fat/low carbohydrate diet promoted by Dr. Robert Atkins examined; details given of the confusion over his own health at the time of his death & of the impact of the low-carb diet on food purchases. [ATKINS - says weight loss is automatic.] [New York University Dr. Marc ZIEGAL†- explains why it matters if Atkins was overweight.] [Food industry analyst Phil LEMPERT†- says 17 percent of Americans are eating low carbs.] [Food Inst. Jim GAWLEY†- comments on food sales.]
(Studio: Aaron Brown) Live interview held with "Bon Appetit" magazine editor-in-chief Barbara Fairchild about the Atkins diet. [From New York, FAIRCHILD - says it has gone beyond fad to frenzy; offers advice on food & diet.]
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