Question

Patients may want a quick, miracle diet. Fad diets are very popular with social media streaming, such as the Atkins Diet, the South Beach Diet, the Fast Metabolism Diet, etc. Choose one of these diets and comment on how it differs from the recommended guidelines. Does the diet have any health warnings? What would you tell a patient asking about trying this diet?

Answer 1

They Atkins diet offer great health benefits. However this diet is not without issues and one of the major complaints is it poses health risk. A diet high in protein tend to emphasize food high in fat. This increases bad cholesterol in the body. Additionally, the diet by default limits intake of fruits and vegetables which provide very many vital nutrients in the body. The diet as can also result to bad breath one which is less than ideal for one's social life.