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The Atkins Diet: What are the long term Effects?
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Added: 01/31/2004
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The Atkins Diet: What are the long term Effects?
My daughter who is a college student, pursuing a medical degree, asked me this
question.
I have worked as a Nutritionist for the past 15 years, therefore I was expected to
know the answer to this question. I then decided to delve into this issue further.
In reality the question of the Atkins Diet and its long term affects is debated on a
daily basis
The fact that the program was developed by a re-known cardiologist takes this issue
to new heights.
Fact:
The Atkins Diet has swept the nation like a wildfire. Restaurants and Food Chains
are changing their menus to meet the needs of the people who "believe". Many people
have been successful(so far) without adverse effects.
I personally am not a "believer". I am sure this is due to the fact that "a little
education is a dangerous thing". I have spent the better part of my career advising
people on the virtues of maintaining a balanced diet.
Throughout my career and my lifetime, I have seen fad diets come and go. But I have
not seen one that has had businesses reassessing their products.
Nutritional Facts as I know them:
1. Our body is complex. Our cells are highly sensitive and require many nutrients to
survive, and work properly.
2. Food is our lifeline. We require a balanced mixture of carbohydrates, fat,
protein, vitiams, minerals, and water.
If we do not consume a balanced diet our bodies will act adversely, we can become
either over nourished or undernourished. Too much or too little of one or more
nutrients.
We are individuals, therefore we all have different needs.
The RDA has guidelines that were developed many years ago. Although they have made
amendments to the guidelines over the years, the concept remains intact.
Recommendations:
Four Food Groups: A balanced consumption of meats, fruits/vegetables, milk, and grains.
Limit: Excessive intake of fats, sugars, and salt. This does not mean eliminate them
completely from our diets.
I want to make it perfectly clear, that this article is based entirely on the
opinion of a person who has worked in the Nutritional Field for many years
In my opinion the way to a healthier life style is :
A good exercise program is important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Start
slowly and build your endurance level gradually.
Remember to maintain a healthy weight maintains program, set achievable goals, be
flexible, stay well educated, and stay away from fad diets. Fad diets work for the
short term. An overall behavior modification program is the only solution to
maintain goals.
"A little education is a helpful thing"
Written by Tina Rideout, Nutritionist and Meal Planning Professional. For more
details visit her at http://geocities.com/workp
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