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Atkins Diet: What's behind the claims?
What is the Atkins Diet?
What is the purpose of the Atkins Diet?
Why might you follow the Atkins Diet?
What does the Atkins Diet involve?
Carbohydrates
Exercise
What are the phases of the Atkins Diet?
A typical day's menu on the Atkins Diet
What are the results of the Atkins Diet?
Weight loss
Health benefits
What are the risks of the Atkins Diet?
What is the purpose of the Atkins Diet?
Why might you follow the Atkins Diet?
What does the Atkins Diet involve?
Carbohydrates
Exercise
What are the phases of the Atkins Diet?
A typical day's menu on the Atkins Diet
What are the results of the Atkins Diet?
Weight loss
Health benefits
What are the risks of the Atkins Diet?
What is the Atkins Diet?
By Mayo Clinic Staff
The Atkins Diet is a popular low-carbohydrate eating plan developed in the 1960s by heart specialist (cardiologist) Robert C. Atkins. The Atkins Diet restricts carbs (carbohydrates) while focusing on protein and fats.
The Atkins Diet has several phases for weight loss and maintenance. It starts out with a very low-carbohydrate eating plan. The Atkins Diet is formally called the Atkins Nutritional Approach. It has been detailed in many books and is credited with starting the low-carb diet trend.
