Chapter 17 Comparison

Diets Are Big Business.

A diet that helps people lose weight also helps its discoverer earn a lot of money. In 1972 Robert Atkins published Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution. He bucked the prevailing wisdom by recommending a diet rich in fat, and his book sold more than 10 million copies.

Fitness centers have noticed the interest in losing weight. The promise ...

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