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DIET / FITNESS CONFESSIONS OF A STAIR MISTRESS By Elizabeth B. Krieger While other students scarf chips, sling back beers and study, a growing tribe of compulsive exercisers pursues the perfect workout. FATLASH By Laura Miller The anti-diet revolution is poised to sweep the nation, but are we really ready for a brave, plump new world? FAT PEOPLE, GET REAL! Interview by Lori Leibovich Stop the insanity, get out of the zone and don't, under any circumstances tell yourself it's ok to be obese. LOSING IT Book review by Sara Kelly America's Obsession with Weight and The Industry That Feeds On It. FAT CHANCE Interview by Leora Tanenbaum Author Cherie Bennett, whose latest book explores weight obsession among teens, talks about binge-and-barf clubs, Madeleine Albrightís thighs and why well-meaning mothers often make things worse. FIGHTING THE WRONG By Erik Marcus The government could cut cancer deaths by a third by educating Americans to eat right. But dollars for diet education are scarce, while the cancer research budget fattens up. UH-OH, SPAGHETTI-OS By Danny Miller A single dad with a junk food past develops an obsession with health food. SAUCE BEARNAISE SYNDROME By Susan McCarthy Learned taste aversion may be nature's way of keeping us away from deadly foods. PASSIONATE EATING By Debra Ollivier An American expat discovers why eating very bad things is very good for you. TINSELTOWN'S DIET DAME By Sherise Dorf A writer tries "taking it off" with Alicia Silverstone and Dennis Quaid. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - CATEGORIES (Note: Articles may appear in more than one category) Womens Health Menís Health Childrenís Health AIDS Alternative Health Diet/Fitness Drugs Ethics Genetics Health and Government Mental Health Sexual Health Smoking