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A New Diet War The Zone, Atkins, Weight Watchers... Americans gobble up 33 billion dollars worth of diet books, pills, and products every year. But the nation is still getting fatter In fact 60% of Americans are overweight or obese. That's why the United States Department of Agriculture did the first in depth study of diets and the results released today have the diet gurus chewing the fat. The study says almost any diet will help you lose weight but only a few, including Weight Watchers, will help you keep it off. Weight Watchers spokesperson Sara Ferguson says she's living proof She says, "Four years I've been exactly the same size." The Duchess says Weight Watchers works because you are never restricted. You can drink wine, or eat a steak and potatoes without guilt. Dieters follow a point system that limits your fat and calorie intake. She says, "As soon as you realize you are not saying no to yourself you don't want it so badly. It's human nature." The government recommends a diet of 20% protein, 30% fat, and 50% fruits, vegetables and grains. That's a recommendation that gives Dr. Robert Atkins indigestion. He says, "The food pyramid is responsible for the twin outbreaks of diabetes and obesity in this country." Dr. Atkins says he's been eating a high protein diet for 37 years. And he's kept the weight off. He says, "If I wasn't on this diet, I'd weigh 300 pounds." Celebrities like Madonna and Charlie Sheen keep fit and trim on the high protein, low-carb Zone diet. Sheen says, "It's difficult but the results are pretty quick and pretty steady." Though not singled out in the study, the Zone does not fit the government plan for long-term weight loss and neither does Suzanne Somer's food combining, here you never eat protein with starches like pasta and potatoes. She says, "The government is saying low fat but I'm saying they need to eat fat but eat fat with protein and vegetables." Somers believes the government plan contributes to weight gain and they missed an opportunity to educate Americans. She says, "What they should be doing is explaining to Americans what good fats are." But however
American's choose to get slim it's clear the beef over which diet is best will
continue to grow.
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