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How does the medical community view the Atkins diet?
A number of leading medical and health organizations, including the American Medical Association, American Dietetic Association (ADA), and the American Heart Association oppose it
In what decade was the Atkins Diet introduced?
Robert Atkins created the diet from a diet he read about in the Journal of the American Medical Association. First, he used it to deal with his own overweight condition. Then his first book the "Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution" was published in 1972.
When Dr Robert Atkins the man who invented the Atkins Diet was in medical school what was his major?
In medical school, there is no choice of "major": it's medicine! I presume the question refers to Dr. Atkins' undergraduate major.
What research has been done on the Atkins diet?
Opinion from the general medical community remains mixed on the Atkins diet, but is generally unfavorable. There have been no significant long-term scientific studies on the diet.
What do some health professionals believe are side effects of the Atkins diet?
complications associated with the diet include ketosis, dehydration, electrolyte loss, calcium depletion, weakness, nausea, and kidney problems. "It is certainly riskier for overweight individuals with medical problems
How exactly does dr atkins diet works?
The Atkins diet plan is quite controversial. Please see the following for additonal information on the Atkins diet: www.webmd.com/diet/atkins-diet-what-it-is
Who is Dr. Robert C. Atkins?
received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical School in 1955 with a specialty in cardiology. As an internist and cardiologist he developed the Atkins Diet in the early 1970s
What is the best medical weight loss diet?
The diet that I have heard a lot of people having success with is called the Atkins Diet. You can find out more about it by going to their webpage. www.atkins.com
Can you eat shrimp on the Atkins diet?
Yes, you can eat shrimp on the Atkins diet.
Who started the Atkins diet?
Dr. Atkins
Do I have to buy Atkins food if I'm following the Atkins diet?
You do not need to purchase Atkins-branded food to follow the Atkins diet. You can use any food that meets the nutritional guidelines set by the diet.
Can I eat cornflakes on the atkins diet?
Yes, you can eat the cornflakes while you are on the Atkins diet.
