OK, Chubby, Put Down the Doughnut!

Diane Suchetka reports in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram about a new invention designed to help people stay on a diet. Developed by computer-science students at North Carolina State University, it consists of special software contained in a hand-held computer named Diet Download. And, it has won the students international acclaim by taking third place in the Computer Society International Design Competition.

Once the Diet Download matures from prototype to product, I'm sure there will be an eager market. I'm somewhat skeptical as to whether it will be effective. Most people I've known with weight problems lacked willpower and I don't think a computer reminder will help in that regard.