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Atkins

Atkins. The No Carbohydrate Diet. Overview. The actual diet The science behind Atkins The positive and negative effects of Atkins Questions. The Diet. 4 Phases. Phase 1. The introduction to the diet Turns body into a fat-burning machine by almost eliminating carbohydrates completely

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Atkins

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  1. Atkins The No Carbohydrate Diet

  2. Overview • The actual diet • The science behind Atkins • The positive and negative effects of Atkins • Questions

  3. The Diet 4 Phases

  4. Phase 1 • The introduction to the diet • Turns body into a fat-burning machine by almost eliminating carbohydrates completely • Consumption: 12-15 grams of carbs per day compared to 180-230 grams usually consumed • Foods allowed: Tuna, chicken, shrimp, pork, beef, lamb, eggs, some cheeses, few vegetables, butter, mayonnaise • Drinks: Water, club soda, cream, herb tea • Move on to Phase 2 when within 15 pounds of your goal weight

  5. Phase 2 • Keeps weight loss going • More types of food allowed • More carbs allowed • Allowed 17-20 grams of carbohydrates a day • A few fruits are now allowed

  6. Phase 3 • The pre-maintenance phase • Allows more carbs- 10 more grams of carbs per day until you stop losing weight • Foods: more fruits and vegetables and some grains • Should start when 10 pounds from goal

  7. Phase 4 • Final phase of diet- the maintenance stage • Start when at your goal weight • In this phase the dieter needs to find how many carbs their body can have to maintain their weight

  8. How Does Atkins Work? • Atkins limits carbohydrates, you body’s primary source of energy • By limiting the primary source, your body is forced to burn your second source of energy, fat • Therefore- Atkins diet burns fat through limiting carbohydrates

  9. Pros VS Cons Pros Cons • Fast weight loss • Eat as many meats as you like • Some studies show that a low carb diet can help type 2 diabetes patients • Dizziness • Headaches • Constipation • Bad breath from fat burning

  10. The Questions

  11. Questions • Q: Which nutrient does Atkins limit? A: CARBOHYDRATES • Q: Name two foods that you would be allowed to eat on Atkins? (HINT: High in protein) A: STEAK, EGGS, TUNA, CHICKEN, SHRIMP, PORK, LAMB • Q: Name some cons of the Atkins diet? A: DIZZINESS, CONSTIPATION, BAD BREATH

  12. Citations • Food pyramid picture- http://www.upenn.edu/gazette/0703/images/gaz05.gif • http://dietsnutrition.allinfoabout.com/features/atkins.html • http://www.atkins-diet-advisor.com/atkins-diet-and-bad-breath.html

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