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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SAN FRANCISCO (CBS 5) Converts to the trending paleolithic diet say the eating habits of our caveman ancestors, along with exercising and getting enough sleep, will keep your body running smoothly well into your golden years.

This is a diet that would be good for anybody, said UCSF nephrologist Dr. Lynda Frassetto, who has been studying the paleo diet for years.

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A key factor, according to Frassetto, is limiting the level of acid in the body. Acids, which are regulated by the kidneys, tend to build up as people grow older and their kidneys work less well.

But paleo proponents believe that the right diet can bring acids back into balance. Specifically, this means eating more fruits and vegetables, the so-called base foods, and eating fewer animal proteins and grains, which are high-acid foods.

When you look at things like what do hunter-gatherers and chimpanzees eat, you get a diet that has meat in it, and a lot of fruits and vegetables, and no dairy products and no grains, explained Frassetto.

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There is also some evidence that a healthy diet, along with exercise and stress reduction, can help protect a key ingredient in the aging process called telomeres.

Telomeres are the protective caps on the ends of the chromosomes, explained Dr Elizabeth Blackburn, a 2009 Nobel Laureate. If the caps are eroded away, the cells will stop replenishing.

But it turns out that telomeres are dynamic they can change, and the choices people make can affect that change.

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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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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

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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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