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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1977
Page
8
FDA reports publicity over deaths tied to predigested liquid protein diets caused a sharp drop in sales. Before reports five weeks ago these products held about 60 percent of the protein supplement market. now the share has fallen dramatically.
The FDA plans to distribute warnings to physicians pharmacists and health professionals about hazards of drastic weight loss diets. Deaths linked to the diet mostly occurred in supervised patients. FDA letters urge doctors to report cases of death or injury and an experiment tests heart damage in obese rats. Senate investigations move to probe the controversy next week led by Sen. Percy who seeks independent inquiry and possible regulatory action.
Eskimo leaders push back as the International Whaling Commission supports a 12 bowhead quota amid a split on hunting ethics. The bowhead population hovers around 1000, with U.S. policy shifting after a Tokyo meeting, while Eskimo officials warn violations will occur to meet nutritional needs. Eben Hopson, mayor of North Slope, calls the compromise inadequate for feeding communities and culture.
The Carnegie Foundation says general education is failing at most U S colleges with English and math neglected. It warns students spend two thirds of time on electives and narrow majors while many institutions drop language requirements and basic writing skills. The study urges stronger work study programs and better preparation for life beyond college.
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