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Pierre Dukan asked to be removed from the doctors list because he was facing disciplinary action He proposed giving teenage school pupils extra exam marks if they kept to ideal weights

By Peter Allen

PUBLISHED: 21:17 EST, 16 May 2012 | UPDATED: 06:48 EST, 17 May 2012

Controversial: Nutritionist Pierre Dukan has been struck off as a doctor in France after he was accused of giving dangerous advice to teenagers

A diet guru whose fans include the Duchess of Cambridge's mother has been struck off the medical register in France after being accused of misadvising teenagers.

Pierre Dukan, 70, asked to be removed from the doctors list at his own request because he was facing disciplinary action.

The nutritionist had used a book to propose ideal weights for 17 and 18 year-old school pupils, giving them extra exam marks if they kept to them.

It led to a formal complaint from the College of Physicians in Paris, who said that the scheme could lead to increased cases of obesity and anorexia.

The physicians said Dukans proposal was in breach of article 13 of the medical ethics code which states: A doctor must be aware of the repercussions his views can have on the public.

There was also an allegation that Dukans 80 million plus slimming business might be in breach of medical codes.

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JEFFREY BROWN: Next, a different concept of health and nutrition in the age of digital technology.

Hari Sreenivasan has our book conversation.

HARI SREENIVASAN: Information has become so abundant and so cheap that, like food, many of us consume too much of it. And what we consume isn't always the best around.

In "The Information Diet," author Clay Johnson lays out the case for conscious consumption.

So, Clay, first, lay out what the problem is, and what are some signs that we are unconsciously consuming information?

CLAY JOHNSON, author: Well, the problem is that we have this idea that it is the information's fault. So call it information overload.

But that doesn't really make sense. It's sort of like saying we are suffering from obesity and therefore we're suffering from food overload. It's like blaming the chicken for our obesity problems. And there is one victim of our mass consumption of food. It is certainly the chicken who is giving its life so that we can eat.

And I think the same thing is happening with information. We're suffering from information malnutrition or information overconsumption, not information overload. And it has all kinds of really physiological and psychological effects on us.

Like, one thing that is discussed in "The Information Diet" is this concept of email apnea. When we get emails, our tendency is to hold our breath, is to take a deep breath or even to just take a really shallow breath. And that has all kinds of different effects on our autonomic nervous system and it can really affect your health.

HARI SREENIVASAN: So each time we hear a tiny little ding that says there is an email in-box, something is physiologically happening to us?

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(CBS News) Is it safe for a pregnant woman to go on a diet? According to a new study, not only is it safe, but it can even be beneficial and reduce the risk of dangerous complications.

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Doctors already know that piling on excess pounds during pregnancy increases the risk for complications such as pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes, but many are cautious of giving weight loss advice out of concerns for adverse events that would harm a mom and baby's health.

For the new study, published in the May 18 issue of the British Medical Journal, researchers analyzed 44 relevant studies that comprised of more than 7,200 women, looking for the effects diet, exercise or both had during pregnancy. They looked specifically at how much weight women gained throughout pregnancy and whether a mother or child suffered any complications.

The researchers found that all three methods reduced a mother's weight, but diet showed the greatest effect with an average reduction of almost 9 pounds. Pregnant moms who only exercised lost about 1.5 pounds, and moms who did a combination of diet and exercise lost an average of 2.2 pounds.

The diets were tied to health benefits for pregnant moms, the researchers found. Women who went on a calorie-restricted diet were 33 percent less likely to develop pre-eclampsia, a spike in blood pressure caused by significant amounts of protein in the urine. Left untreated, the condition can be fatal to a mom and baby, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Mothers' risk of gestational diabetes was 60 percent lower with a calorie-controlled diet, and their risk of gestational high blood pressure was 70 percent lower, compared with the other groups. The risk of premature birth was also reduced 32 percent in dieting moms.

"Weight control is difficult but this study shows that by carefully advising women on weight management methods, especially diet, we can reduce weight gain during pregnancy," lead researcher Dr. Shakila Thangaratinam, a clinical senior lecturer and consultant obstetrician at Queen Mary, University of London, said in a news release. She said it also shows that following a controlled diet has the potential to reduce the risk of a number of pregnancy complications.

Dietary advice in the study based on limiting overall calorie intake, balancing protein, carbohydrates and fat, and eating foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables and legumes. The research did not show what a healthy amount of weight gain was for pregnant women or how many calories a woman should eat daily during pregnancy.

The March of Dimes says women beginning pregnancy at a healthy weight should gain 25 to 35 pounds over the nine-month pregnancy, and women who are obese should only gain 11 to 20 pounds during pregnancy.

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7-Eleven

Fanta Mango is the first flavor of Lite Slurpee. Next up: Strawberry Banana and Cherry Lemonade.

By Rob Neill

It probably says something more about America than it does about 7-Eleven, but starting this month the retailer is rolling out a product that seems right for its time: a sugar-free Slurpee.

Fanta Sugar-Free Mango is this months diet flavor. 7-Eleven said it has spent two years coming up with the formula for a simple reason: customer demand.

For years weve gotten calls through our guest relations hot line, When are you going to have a diet Slurpee? company spokeswoman Margaret Chabris said. The calls have come not only from the weight-conscious but from diabetics and those with other nutritional issues, she said.

We worked at that formula for two years, trying to nail the right attributes of the Slurpee. Not just the taste. But you need to have Slurpee all the way to the bottom of the cup, not just water and ice.

Cost will be the same as a standard Slurpee. Formulas may differ, but for example the Fanta Wild Cherry is 66 calories for 8 ounces. The diet equivalent is 20 calories. It will be available at all participating 6,700 7-Elevens in the U.S.

It'sunknown how many people, if any,drink Slurpees in 8-ounce servings. According to 7-Eleven literature, each year Americans drink enough Slurpees to fill 44 Olympic-sized swimming pools

It also makes business sense to try something new.Americans are drinking fewer soft drinks -- although its still about two a day for each person.

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LOS ANGELES, May 15 (UPI) -- A diet steadily high in fructose slows the brain and hampers memory and learning, researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, said.

Fernando Gomez-Pinilla of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, said high-fructose corn syrup -- an inexpensive liquid six times sweeter than cane sugar -- is commonly added to processed foods, including soft drinks, condiments and baby food.

Gomez-Pinilla and study co-author Rahul Agrawal, a UCLA visiting postdoctoral fellow from India, studied two groups of rats that each consumed a fructose solution as drinking water for six weeks. The second group also received omega-3 fatty acids in the form of flaxseed oil and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which protects against damage to the synapses -- the chemical connections between brain cells that enable memory and learning.

The animals were fed standard rat chow and trained on a maze twice daily for five days before starting the experimental diet. The scientists placed visual landmarks in the maze to help the rats learn and remember the way.

Six weeks later, the researchers tested the rats' ability to recall the route and escape the maze.

"The second group of rats navigated the maze much faster than the rats that did not receive omega-3 fatty acids," Gomez-Pinilla said. "The DHA-deprived animals were slower, and their brains showed a decline in synaptic activity. Their brain cells had trouble signaling each other, disrupting the rats' ability to think clearly and recall the route they'd learned six weeks earlier."

The findings were published in the Journal of Physiology.

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Editor's Choice Main Category: Nutrition / Diet Also Included In: Neurology / Neuroscience;Psychology / Psychiatry Article Date: 17 May 2012 - 8:00 PDT

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Earlier studies have shown that fructose is involved in causing diabetes, obesity and a fatty liver, but this is the first research to uncover how sugar can influence the brain. In the Americas, high fructose corn syrup is widely used, whereas in Europe and Asia sucrose is more prevalent; this study focused on fructose.

Fernando Gomez-Pinilla, a professor of neurosurgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and a professor of integrative biology and physiology in the UCLA College of Letters and Science said

It is estimated that the average American consumes around 47 pounds of sugar and another 35 pounds of high fructose corn syrup per year. In the late 1800s, this figure was about 2 pounds per year. The soaring rates of diabetes, obesity and even cancer have been linked to a sugary diet. A part of the problem is the prevalence of sugar and high fructose corn syrup that is laced into everything from apple sauce, yoghurt and fruit juices to bread, ketchup - even hamburgers and processed meat often have sugar added. Avoiding sugar is not as simple as not drinking sodas and eating candy bars.

Gomez-Pinilla, who is also a member of UCLA's Brain Research Institute and Brain Injury Research Center, goes onto explain:

To carry out the study, Gomez-Pinilla and his study co-author Rahul Agrawal, a UCLA visiting postdoctoral fellow from India, looked at two groups of rats. Both group was given drinking water laced with fructose solution, but the second group was also fed flaxseed oil and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These contain omega-3 fatty which are thought to protect against damage to the synapses, which are essentially the electrical connections between the brain cells.

As a control, the animals were fed on standard rat feed for five days before the fructose diet started. They were also trained on a maze twice per day and tested to see how well they performed. They also placed visual markers in the maze to help the rats remember their way around.

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CORAL GABLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Arthur Agatston, M.D., preventive cardiologist and author of The South Beach Diet book series, has joined Baptist Health Medical Group as medical director of wellness and prevention for Baptist Health South Florida, announced Brian E. Keeley, president and CEO.

The addition of Dr. Agatston to our clinical wellness and preventive medicine team will allow us to further our mission of helping the community become healthier, Mr. Keeley said. Thanks to his research, and the work of other experts, we now better understand that adopting a healthy lifestyle lowers our risk for many diseases.

Baptist Health has a vision that has put it far ahead of many organizations in terms of health and wellness, Dr. Agatston said. Its employee wellness program, Wellness Advantage, has been recognized nationally as an award-winning venture. The idea is to bring this corporate health culture to the entire community. And the move is a tremendous opportunity for me to broaden my research, educate the public and continue to see patients. Together, we will make wellness a priority in healthcare in South Florida.

As a preventive cardiologist, Dr. Agatston said he focuses on the essentials of eating well, exercising and not smoking all ways to help prevent the chronic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity that can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke. On CNNs Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports: The Last Heart Attack, Dr. Agatston told viewers, One of the best-kept secrets in the country in medicine is that doctors who are practicing aggressive prevention are really seeing heart attacks and strokes disappear from their practices. Its do-able. He will continue to provide services to patients from his existing office in Miami Beach at 1691 Michigan Ave., Suite 500, which is now a Baptist Health Medical Group facility.

A renowned preventive cardiologist, Dr. Agatston developed with Baptist Healths Warren Janowitz, M.D., the Agatston Score, which is used throughout the world and considered one of the best predictors of heart disease because it measures the calcium build-up in the coronary arteries. Dr. Agatston is a graduate of New York University School of Medicine. He completed his medical residency at Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center in New York and a cardiology fellowship at New York University. He is a professor at the Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and an associate professor of medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Agatston has published more than 100 scientific articles and abstracts in medical journals. His books, which in addition to The South Beach Diet, include The South Beach Heart Program: The 4-Step Plan that Can Save Your Life, and The South Beach Wake-Up Call, have sold more than 23 million copies worldwide.

After founding the nonprofit Agatston Research Foundation, he implemented the Healthier Options for Public School Children (HOPS) initiative. The published work carried out with more than 13,500 school-age children and then brought to some 50,000 kids nationwide showed that after dietary intervention, childrens weight, blood pressure and academic test scores improved compared to children without the HOPS process.

Dr. Agatstons approach to prevention includes the principles of good nutrition, such as eating healthy fats and complex carbs, plenty of fiber, vegetables and lean proteins. Routine exercise and sleep are also emphasized.

In addition, its important to know the patients full health picture to determine a treatment plan, he said. We must look carefully at family history, whether a patient has diabetes or metabolic syndrome, whether they put on weight around their waist or hips, their triglyceride levels, blood pressure and more not just one number like cholesterol.

Having previously worked with Dr. Agatston, I know he has a long history of leadership in cardiovascular risk factor identification and prevention, said Harry Aldrich, M.D., chief of cardiology at South Miami Hospital. His method to assess the amount of calcium in a coronary artery as a predictor of future cardiac events is used throughout the world, and his work in diet has helped reshape what is considered a healthy diet. He continues to offer new observations and strategies on how to better pinpoint patients who are at high risk for heart attacks. At Baptist Health, Dr. Agatston can give practicing cardiologists new insights into prevention of heart disease, which we can then offer to our patients.

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TOPEKA, Kan., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Hill's Science Diet launches the Basics for Balance Sweepstakes to educate pet owners about the importance of balanced nutrition for their four-legged family members. Pet owners who enter the sweepstakes will have a chance to win a grand prize that includes:

Secondary prizes, including a year's supply of Hill's Science Diet Ideal Balance along with an annual subscription to Food Network Magazine, will be awarded to 25 consumers. One-hundred consumers will receive a tertiary prize an annual subscription to Food Network Magazine.

"Food Network has a long history of encouraging balanced and healthy meals for consumers, so FOODNETWORK.COM was a natural fit when we were looking for a partner to host our Basics for Balance Sweepstakes," said Mark Champ, Product Manager, Hill's Pet Nutrition. "This collaboration gives consumers the opportunity to access essential pet health and nutrition information that will help them understand how important a balanced diet is for everyone in our families, including our pets, and a chance to win some great prizes."

The sweepstakes is currently being promoted in Food Network Magazine and on FoodNetwork.com, including advertorials in Food Network Magazine and consumer newsletters.

To learn more about the Basics for Balance Sweepstakes, please visit http://www.FoodNetwork.com/BalanceSweepstakes.

About Hill's Pet Nutrition

Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. manufactures Hill's Prescription Diet brand pet foods, therapeutic pet foods available only through veterinarians, and Hill's Science Diet brand pet foods sold through veterinarians and finer pet specialty stores. Founded more than 60 years ago with a unique commitment to pet nutrition and well-being, Hill's is committed to its mission to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Hill's produces high-quality, great-tasting pet foods owners can trust and give to their canine and feline companions as part of a veterinary health care team recommendation. This ultimately improves patient health and the health of the practice. For more information about Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc., and Hill's Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition visit HillsPet.com.

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LA JOLLA, CA--(Marketwire -05/14/12)- In a recent article by Forbes, the story behind a popular infographic created by Massive Health and Column Five Media is told. Called "A Tale of Two Meals," this graphic depicts the differences between the body's digestion of fats and carbohydrates. Ultimately, the graphic asserts that carbohydrates lead to weight gain much more often than fats. Julian Bakery, a California-based bakery that is centered on healthy choices, knows that many of its customers understand this consequence of carbohydrate consumption. As a result, Julian Bakery has taken to providing low-carb and carb-free options for its customers.

The information used to create the aforementioned infographic came from the Department of Health and Human Services, Livestrong.com, and Anne Collins -- all reliable sources. This information reveals that carbohydrates signal for the body to store elevated amounts of fat. This occurs because carbohydrates create a spike in blood sugar, resulting in elevated insulin levels. Insulin contributes to fat storage in not one, but two ways. First, it collects fat from the blood. Second, it prevents fat cells from letting go of fatty acids. As a result, the body stores all the fat it possibly can.

This understanding of digestion has sparked a low-carb diet frenzy. Despite the popularity of a low-carb nutrition plan, few individuals stick to this diet because it is extremely restrictive.

Bread and other carbohydrates are the most common of staples among traditional cuisines. As a result, many people find it difficult to live without them.

Julian Bakery has developed a way for dieters to consume the breads they love without the carbohydrates they avoid. "Our Carb Zero Bread is compatible with any diet plan," commented Heath Squier of Julian Bakery. "Regardless of if you are trying to lose weight, maintain previous weight loss, or simply live a healthier lifestyle, Carb Zero Bread will help. Better yet, it is delicious and allows dieters to eat the sandwiches, toast, and other foods they love without sacrificing their dietary achievements."

But Carb Zero Bread is more than a low-carb option. This bread is gluten-free, high in protein and fiber, and low in calories with no sugar, yeast, or preservatives. After three years in development we have achieved an amazing naturally zero net carb bread that has an equal amount of carbohydrates and fiber. This equal blend of carbohydrates and fiber makes Carb Zero Bread an ideal choice for celiac and diabetic customers. As a result, it is one of the many extremely healthy offerings that Julian Bakery provides to its countless loyal customers.

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Once a small bakery on the outskirts of San Diego, California, Julian Bakery now provides carb-free and other healthy bread options to customers across the nation. With a storefront and an online shop, Julian Bakery is able to reach a variety of customers who want healthy, delicious products made from reliable ingredients. In addition to low-carb offerings, Julian Bakery provides gluten-free and other specialty products. Among its catalogue of healthy foods are: Zero Cookies, Smart Carb Bread, Carb Zero Gluten-Free Bread, The Paleo Bread, protein bars, supplements, and vitamins.

For more information about Julian Bakery, visit http://www.julianbakery.com.

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TODAYS TOPIC: Weight loss drugs.

THE CONCERN

The BBB is warning consumers about HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) Xtreme weight loss drugs that come in oral drops, pellets and sprays. HCG is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for weight loss. The only legal form of HCG is prescribed by doctors to treat female infertility, not weight loss.

HCG manufacturers claim that these diet supplements will reset metabolisms, change abnormal eating patterns and shed 20 to 30 pounds in 30 to 40 days. According to Elizabeth Miller, a pharmacist of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), HCG is marketed with an extremely unhealthy caloric intake of 500 per day; the average persons intake is around 2000 calories a day.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and FDA issued seven letters in December 2011 to businesses selling HCG, warning them theyre selling illegal weight-loss drugs that are not FDA approved.

You cannot sell products claiming to contain HCG as an over-the-counter drug product. Its illegal, said Brad Pace, regulatory counsel at FDAs Health Fraud and Consumer Outreach Branch. If these companies dont heed our warnings, they could face enforcement actions, legal penalties or criminal prosecution.

HCG Xtreme, has an F rating with BBB. They have 53 complaints that range from billing and collection issues to problems with products and services. Factors that lowered HCG Xtremes rating include length of operating time, failure to respond to complaints, insufficient background information and advertising issues.

The location in Maine for HCG Xtreme is a fulfillment center where hundreds of other products are distributed from. There is no definitive address listed.

When consumers click on HCG Xtreme advertisements on Facebook, a link is posted to their wall; however they are unable to see it themselves. Legitimate businesses will not solicit consumers through false advertising.

BBB advises consumers to follow these tips when purchasing diet supplements:

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