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Here are some other tools you may be interested in during this time:Food-o-Meter (http://www.webmd.com/diet/healthtool-food-calorie-counter ) - Find nutritional facts for thousands of foods and beverages.
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WebMD is testing a new type of community -- WebMD Challenges -- and we'd love for you to help us test and have some fun while you're doing it.
The Healthy Plate Recipe Challenge will start on Monday, Oct. 3rd, and will last for 6 weeks. The challenge is geared up to help us all add more veggies and fruits to our daily diets by sharing fun and yummy recipes.
Check out the new board now, read "How to Take Part", and then jump in on Monday and get started!
Can't wait to see your recipes!
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The debut of the new icon will mark the beginning of an increased effort to bring attention to the recently updated USDA/HHS dietary guidelines.
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Both drugs work by blocking fat enzymes from being absorbed by the body. The fat simply goes into the gastrointestinal tract and is excreted as waste. The most common side effects are diarrhea and stool leakage, which are said to usually lessen the longer the person stays on the medication.
However, Public Citizen cites that these drugs can cause serious side effects, such as liver damage, kidney stones and pancreatitis, and should be removed from the market.
Have you ever used an orlistat to help with weight loss? What was your experience with it?
Regardless of whether you've used the medications, how do you feel about banning these weight loss medications? For or against? Tell us why.View Thread
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