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05/01/2011

Jenni Murray presents a dieting special, exploring the history and business of the diet industry, with expert advice on what does and does not work.

Jenni Murray presents: Dieting Special. We look at the history and business of the diet industry and ask to what extent maintaining a healthy weight is all in the mind. Our panel of experts discuss the science of dieting and consider the relative effects of portion control, exercise and food combining on weight.

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Wed 5 Jan 2011 10:00
大象传媒 Radio 4

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Chapters

  • Listeners' Diets

    Montage of listeners' crazy diet stories.

    Duration: 02:58

  • How Much Is It All in the Mind?

    Jenni talks to comedienne Arabella Weir, about her relationship with food; & Jane Ogden, Prof. of Health Psychology at the Uni. of Surrey.

    Duration: 12:19

  • The History and Business of Dieting

    Jenni talks to Dr. Helen Crawley, Uni of London & Prof. David Haslam, Nat. Obesity Forum, about Banting鈥檚 weight-loss regime, and when modern diets first became popular & money-spinners.

    Duration: 10:58

  • Performance Poet, Mia Jerome

    Performance poet, Mia Jerome reading a poem about dieting.

    Duration: 03:21

  • The Science of Dieting

    To discuss the facts & science behind dieting myths Jenni talks to dietician Lucy Jones; Prof. David Haslam, Nat. Obesity Forum; Prof. Jane Ogden, Uni. of Surrey, and Arabella Weir.

    Duration: 12:30

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  • Wed 5 Jan 2011 10:00
    大象传媒 Radio 4

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