Competitive eating ups health risks

Published July 4, 2008 4:00am ET



Inhaling nearly 20,000 calories in 10 minutes can?t be good for the innards.

For fame and bragging rights, competitive eaters like those pounding Nathan?s hot dogs likely are doing a number on their health, doctors and dietitians warn.

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