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Atkins Diet Analysis

Atkins Diet Analysis







Human Nutrition
Cynthia Hayden
University Of Phoenix
SCI 220
July 14, 2003
During the last decade, Americans have been trying to loose weight through various weight loss programs. A specific program that endured ridicule since the early 70’s, but has finally been approved has an effective diet, which is the Atkins Diet, by Robert C. Atkins, a cardiologist who spoke highly on the dangers of sugar and carbs. Dr. Atkins had been called names by peers and even brought before a senate committee, but he refused to go unheard.
The Atkins diet is a high protein diet, with a restriction of dietary carbohydrates. The Atkins diet eliminates fruits, cereals, breads, grains, starches, baked goods, dairy products, starchy vegetables and sweets. During the initial two-week induction of the Atkins diet, only pure proteins are allowed. Pure proteins include, meat, fish, shellfish, ...

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