Calling all carbs: Dietitian hired to arrest officer obesit
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080507/ap_on_he_me/diet_pudgy_police"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080506/capt.7eb6dd6b0b394c2aa1abbeea69f8d25e.diet_pudgy_police_la203.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=WCWanV6zxQrV5s4EwU3Ahg--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="Los Angeles Police Department dietician Rana Parker is seen in an April 18, 2008 photo. While overweight officers aren't unique to Los Angeles, the police department believes it's the first to hire a full-time diet coach. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)" border="0" /></a>AP - Rana Parker tells pudgy police they have the right to remain chubby, but it can and will be used against them on the streets of Los Angeles. The dietitian lays down the law for recruits, veterans and top brass, letting them know that eating right can help them do a better job and could even save their lives.</p><br clear="all"/>

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