The recession is slimming down the diet business.  Though the $59.7 billion industry rose 2% in 2009, that's way down from its historical rate of 6% or higher annual growth, said John LaRosa, who runs Marketdata Enterprises and BestDietforMe.com. The industry has taken a beating as high-priced diet programs lose subscribers to cheaper weight-loss options -- or no diets at all.
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