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Recent complaints made about the TV programme Downsize Me have been partially upheld by the Boradcasting Standards Authority. Jan Milne, Executive Director of the New Zealand Dietetic Association, commented today, “The New Zealand Dietetic Association is pleased complaints made about the program Downsize Me were partially upheld by the Broadcasting Standards Authority.   The professional association [...]

TV3′s weight loss series, Downsize Me ended recently amid controversy over the accuracy of some of the nutritional information, and the approach taken by the presenters in promoting the weight loss. The New Zealand Dietetic Association, who recently met with presenter Damian Kristof to outline their concerns, currently have several complaints pending with the Broadcasting [...]