Argentina Takes A Stand Against Obesity
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(August 14, 2008)—Senators in Argentina have approved a bill extending public and private healthcare coverage to the treatment of obesity and other eating disorders.

The lawmakers unanimously backed the "Obesity Law" Wednesday, saying that fighting obesity, anorexia and bulimia is in the national interest.

Patients may now seek treatment under Argentine health programs.

The law also prohibits the media from releasing diets that aren't backed by a health professional and requires that high-calorie foods carry a warning label.

Argentina’s lower house already had approved the bill.

The obesity bill was boosted by a popular Argentine reality TV show, "A Question of Weight," which helped obese contestants slim down.
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