Keep the faith, lose the weight: Christian weight-loss programmes become popular in the USA

Christian weight-loss programmes are becoming popular in the USA with slogans such as ‘Moses wasn’t fat’, ‘Fit for God’ and ‘Slim for Him’. Most of these programmes use Bible study, sensible eating, exercise and support-group dynamics to help people to lose weight. Many congregations are also establishing health and healing ministries.

Star Tribune, 14 August 2004, p. 5b