1Diet and Nutrition The New Zealand Heart Foundation is very active in promoting the concept of prevention being better than cure. Medical authorities advocating better diet and nutrition have been somewhat aided by the world of fashion and advertising, which bombards the public with pictures of ultra-thin models. However, another industry has sprung up - that of diet and nutrition. Why should this be necessary in a country like New Zealand, where so much good, natural food abounds? Discussion and viewer talkback with Gastroenterologist Clifford Tasman-Jones, who warns viewers to beware of trendy diets, as many can be dangerous.

2An American citizen is being held in NIcaragua after the cargo plane he was on was shot down.

3British Conservative Party Chairman Norman Tebbit has launched a strong attack on the British Labour Party defence policy, saying their proposal to get rid of nuclear weapons would cause the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) to break up.

4A brief listing of the New Zealand news headlines.

5The ancient art of acupuncture continues to flourish in China, although doctors are increasingly using Western medical techniques. A look at how acupuncture is being used today in place of medicines.

6Diet and Nutrition The New Zealand Heart Foundation is very active in promoting the concept of prevention being better than cure. Medical authorities advocating better diet and nutrition have been somewhat aided by the world of fashion and advertising, which bombards the public with pictures of ultra-thin models. However, another industry has sprung up - that of diet and nutrition. Why should this be necessary in a country like New Zealand, where so much good, natural food abounds? Discussion and viewer talkback with Gastroenterologist Clifford Tasman-Jones, who warns viewers to beware of trendy diets, as many can be dangerous.

7A brief listing of the national and international news headlines.

8Diet and Nutrition The New Zealand Heart Foundation is very active in promoting the concept of prevention being better than cure. Medical authorities advocating better diet and nutrition have been somewhat aided by the world of fashion and advertising, which bombards the public with pictures of ultra-thin models. However, another industry has sprung up - that of diet and nutrition. Why should this be necessary in a country like New Zealand, where so much good, natural food abounds? Discussion and viewer talkback with Gastroenterologist Clifford Tasman-Jones, who warns viewers to beware of trendy diets, as many can be dangerous.