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2010-03-11 Weight Watchers endorsement of McDonalds criticized TopNews New Zealand

Items to be included in the fast food giants menu will be the Filet-O-Fish, Chicken McNuggets and Sweet Chilli Seared Chicken Wrap. These products have also been approved for the Weight Watchers diet in McDonalds 150 New Zealand restaurants. Dieters will be allowed to consume 18 to 40 points each day to achieve their goal weight and every meal is worth 6. 5 points on the programme.

If you want to stay slim you better stay away from McDonalds but the fast food chain scored a PR accomplishment today when dome of its products will be endorsed by Weight Watchers.

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2010-03-10 McDonalds Weight Watchers Meals in New Zealand Calculate Points in Mysterious Ways - DailyFinance

By that philosophy, following the program by eating at McDonalds isnt as strange an idea as it sounds. Weight Watchers dieters measure food consumption on a point scale that permits them to eat between 18 and 40 points of food per day. The three McDonalds Weight Watchers meals, according to Weight Watchers New Zealand, are each worth 6. 5 points.

Is different, too. In America, the Filet-O-Fish has 380 calories, 18 grams of fat per serving, and 2 grams of dietary fiber, totaling 8. 7 Weight Watchers points. A six-piece order of McNuggets has 280 calories, 7 grams of fat, and 0 grams of dietary fiber, yielding 7 points (excluding dipping sauces, most of which add 0. 7 points).

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In New Zealand, McDonalds and Weight Watchers have teamed up to sell three co-branded meals. Thats not as strange as it sounds -- Weight Watchers dieters measure food intake on a point scale. Whats strange is how the numbers may or may not have been calculated. - Mcdonalds weight watchers chicken fish wrap meal calorie fat fiber point mcnugget filet-o-fish new zealand australasia diet

2010-03-09 Could the Weight Watchers deal with Maccas promote weight gain Crikey

We will never know which of these scenarios really occurs, as this information will be considered as commercial in confidence, but scenario 2 is commercially advantageous for McDonalds and potentially, Weight Watchers. In this scenario, McDonalds will gain in total sales and the financial bottom line. So will our bottom sizes. The proportion of these sales that are healthy may actually diminish as a result of the Weight Watchers intervention. Nevertheless, the community perception could be that McDonalds cares about healthy nutrition and is partnering with a credible agency.

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Adrian Bauman, Lesley King and Louise Baur explain how a new deal between McDonalds and Weight Watchers to promote healthy choices could actually see more people eating junk -- and both companies will reap the rewards. - Junk food mcdonalds nutrition obestiy epidemic weight watchers companies health

2010-03-08 9 experts aim to help 10 Arizonans fight to fitter end

9 experts aim to help 10 Arizonans fight to fitter end

Nine experts, including a psychologist and a Weight Watchers group leader, in the roles of best friends who tell you what you need - but may not want - to hear, will act as health and fitness coaches for 10 Arizonans.

Losing the weight wasnt easy, nor was maintaining the loss. But her struggle has inspired many patients in the years since, including a 78-year-old woman who recently lost 50 pounds. Zaragoza hopes it will do the same for the 10 project participants - and for you, following along at home.

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9 experts aim to help 10 Arizonans fight to fitter end, Today, The Arizona Republic and begin a 10-week series that could give you the impetus youve been looking for since throwing up your hands in despair of reaching the health goals you set every Jan. 1. - 9 experts aim to help 10 Arizonans fight to fitter end Arizona News

2010-03-07 Erie Inc. - Dining out showed decline

Several items on the fast food giants menu -- the Filet-O-Fish, Chicken McNuggets and Sweet Chilli Seared Chicken Wrap -- have been approved for the Weight Watchers program. Each meal is worth 6. 5 points on the program, which assigns points to food items and allows dieters to consume 18 to 40 points each day to achieve their goal weight.

Meals approved by Weight Watchers are going on sale at McDonalds in New Zealand, the companies said Wednesday, in a deal trumpeted as an enjoyable way to lose weight but that nutritionists criticize as a marketing ploy that doesnt promote healthy eating.

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Dining out declined in the United States for the first time in more than three decades last year, according to a consumer survey taken by a market research firm. Restaurant visits in 2009 nationwide showed a 3 percent decline for the year compared to the previous year, the NPD Group survey said. The American dining dip of 2009 affected not only high-end eateries but also casual and fast-food

2010-03-04 WeightWatchers sign deal with McDonalds to promote new range of healthy meals Mail Online

However, WeightWatchers have defended the decision and insisted they have fully researched the plan to ensure the food options are as healthy as possible for their customers.

Chris Stirk, director of business for Weight Watchers Australasia, said: We would never have partnered with them if they had not gone on a significant journey of change.

Mum can go in and feel good about her Weight Watchers meal while she buys the kids burgers. Anyone who thinks otherwise is naive.

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The dieting company have agreed to put their logo on three McDonalds Classics to go on sale in New Zealand today and other countries later this year. - WeightWatchers sign deal McDonalds promote new range healthy meals

2010-03-03 Weight Watchers International, Inc. Q4 2009 Earnings Call Transcript -- Seeking Alpha

And again, I go back to the barriers to participation. When people tell us that theyre concerned or they say, I know Weight Watchers, I trust it, Ive friends who have lost weight, Im just not sure if its what I want to do right now, a lot of what theyre telling us is that theres some of these continuing misperceptions about sort of how modern the brand is. And part of that is exacerbated when they show up or see or hear about a center that it would look like it was sort of decorated circa 1985 and its behind a strip mall youve never been to or sometimes even in an industrial park.

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2010-02-22 Taco Bells Drive-Thru Diet put to the test Idaho News from Boise news, Idaho weather, sports, traffic and events Health News

If youre talking about someone who needs to lose weight to improve their health, if they have high blood pressure or maybe they have high cholesterol, and other heart health problems, they dont need the extra salt," said Sandon.

Her amazing weight-loss success eating tacos and burritos has brought customers in droves to try the Drive-Thru Diet.

You absolutely can lose weight in any way that helps you decrease your calorie intake," said Iona Sandon, registered dietitian and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association.

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Seven out of ten Americans say better choices at drive-thrus would help them eat healthier. Taco Bell is testing that theory with their widely advertised andquot;Drive-Thru Diet. andquot; Its getting a lot of attention, but does it workChristine Doughtery is Taco Bells new marketing weapon. andquot;I lost 54 pounds by reducing my daily calories and replacing my usual fast - Taco bell diet drive-thru

2010-02-21 Sharing the Journey: Weight Control : 24/7 Support: Key to Weight Success

Three hours later, now at the hotel where we hold the program, ADVANCE staffers share a light breakfast before we begin our busy day. I sit next to Nichole, watch what she eats for breakfast, a muffin she doesnt like after she tastes it. In fact, she comments, "This was an easy choice because the muffin wasnt palatable," and she doesnt take another bite. I begin grilling her-- what was her secret for losing 80 pounds in a year She answers my questions: Shes been on Weight Watchers online program. She and her partner, Victoria Dansoff, supported each other at every step of their journey. At years end, the couple was 154 lbs. lighter -- Nichole had shed 80 lbs; Vicki 74 lbs. What a way to greet 2010.

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Its 3:15 a. m. February 9, and Im on my way to an ADVANCE Job Fair in Melville, NY, a 3-hour bus drive, with other ADVANCE staffers. Im droswy and hoping I can fall asleep until we get to New York. Suddenly, Nichole Keehn, the New York sales manager, - Lifestyle and diet