'Light' snacks shrink guilt, not waistlines
17th Nov 2006, 02:51 GMT
With two-thirds of Americans overweight or obese, the growing interest in lighter choices is no surprise. But rather than reaching for fruits and vegetables, many Americans are hungry for guilt-free versions of old favorites.
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