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3. Nutrient AnalysisExtract from "Updated Analysis
of Health Problems Associated with High-Protein, High-Fat, Carbohydrate-Restricted
Diets Reported via an Online Registry" by the Note: Numbers in brackets refer to research references. See Low Carb Eating References As an example of a high-protein, carbohydrate-restricted diet, Table 1 presents a nutrient analysis of the sample menus for the three stages of the Atkins Diet as described in Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution (pp. 257–259). To see actual menus analyzed, click Low Carb Report Food Menus
Results of Nutritional Survey of Atkins DietsThe nutritional analysis shows that the sample menus do not meet recommended dietary intakes for macronutrients. In addition to very high protein content and low carbohydrate content, the menus at all three stages are very high in saturated fat (Daily Value is < 20 g) and cholesterol (DV < 200 mg) and very low in fiber (DV > 25 g). In addition, these sample menus do not reach daily values for iron. The Induction Menu does not meet the daily values for calcium, vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, and thiamin. The Weight Loss Menu is low on calcium, folate, and thiamin. Nutritional AnalysisOur nutrient analysis agrees with other reports noting that high-protein diets typically skew nutritional intake toward higher-than-recommended amounts of dietary cholesterol, fat, saturated fat, and protein, and have very low levels of fiber and some other protective dietary constituents. The Nutrition Committee of the Council on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Metabolism of the American Heart Association states, “High-protein diets are not recommended because they restrict healthful foods that provide essential nutrients and do not provide the variety of foods needed to adequately meet nutritional needs. Individuals who follow these diets are therefore at risk for compromised vitamin and mineral intake, as well as potential cardiac, renal, bone, and liver abnormalities overall.” (18) Note: To see actual menus analyzed, click Low Carb Report Food Menus INDEX to PCRM Low Carb Health Problems Report ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The PCRM Report:
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