The Claim that 400,000 Die of Obesity Formally Challenged!
The methods used to calculate the 400,000-deaths-from-obesity figure is under investigation. This, following the May 7 issue of Science which challenged the "400,000" number.
The Girth of a Nation
Americans are way too fat -- right? Well, maybe not. A controversial new book claims that our diet-crazed culture is buying into a big lie.
Sponsoring the Obesity Crisis – The Role of the Pharmaceutical Industry
Money? Blame for weight hysteria on those who profit from it most directly — the diet and fitness clubs, slimming magazines and the pharmaceutical companies who manufacture weight-loss drugs.
Fat Epidemic an Illusion
Contrary to popular opinion, national data do not show Americans growing uniformly fatter.
400,000 Die of Obesity Junk Science?
The May 7th issue of Science questions the "400,000 die of obesity" figure.
"Obesity" Expert Calls for Nationwide Effort to Diet
Xavier Pi-Sunyer claims that most Americans gain 2 pounds per year. His comment is not supported by the evidence.