Obesity a Popular Issue in Technical Program

Addressing the Obesity Epidemic
“Reduced-fat Oreos are un-American,” declared Leonard Teitlebaum, managing director of Merrill Lynch, speaking on the topic of obesity at the Tuesday afternoon Hot Topic session, “Keeping the Food Industry Competitive: Expanding Margins, Not Waistlines.” While Teitlebaum joked about his distaste for the low-fat treat of millions, the food analyst, along with food marketers, nutritionists and corporate leaders were serious about the obesity epidemic and the food in…