The Science of Health: What Do I Have to Lose? - Weight Management

Do you need to lose a few pounds? Are you overweight - or are you just built differently from the "Barbie-doll" (or "Ken-doll") shape? Sometimes it's hard to tell. In a culture that insists we all have to be model-thin, it's hard to judge. Dieting is a big business that sells books, magazines, and food products. In the midst of so many conflicting messages, it can be hard to sort out fact from fiction. We all want to look our best - and at the same time, we all hate to deny ourselves our favourite foods!