Weight Loss News

The medical nutrition community continues to grow as more information is learned and obtained through case studies and scientific experiments. While there are literally hundreds of medical-based conferences that occur each year, one conference that truly stands out from the rest is the Wright/Gaby Medical Nutrition Conference, a symposium led by Dr. Jonathan Wright and Dr. Alan Gaby.

You may have to pay more for your hamburger or french fries in the nearest future. State and local authorities are considering implementing a special tax on food of low nutritional value (soft drinks, candy, fat and calorie-dense fast food).

The magazine "Which?" bought and tested food from Burger King, KFC, McDonald's and Pizza Hut. The nutritional analysis revealed that information disclosed by fast food chains often understates the calorie, saturated fat and salt content of foods.

The Internal Revenue Service has a weight-loss tax deduction. Obesity is recognized as a major medical problem. Obesity is recognized as a major medical problem. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allows a weight-loss tax deduction to help taxpayers cover expenses for stomach stapling, nutritional counseling, and approved weight-loss drugs.