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NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Atkins Nutritional Approach |
 | | Low-carbohydrate diets or low-carb diets are nutritional programs that advocate restricted carbohydrate consumption, based on research that ties consumption of certain carbohydrates with increased blood insulin levels, and overexposure to insulin with metabolic syndrome (the most recognized symptom of which is obesity). |
 | | Dr. Atkins Robert Coleman Atkins, MD (October 17, 1930 â April 17, 2003) was an American doctor and cardiologist, best known for the Atkins Nutritional Approach (or Atkins Diet), a popular but controversial way of dieting that entails eating low-carbohydrate and high-protein foods, in addition to leaf vegetables and... |
 | | Atkins Diet -- The Atkins Nutritional Approach, popularly known as the Atkins Diet or just Atkins, is the most marketed and well-known of the low-carbohydrate diets. |
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