of heart disease and stroke (Grayson, 2004). There is also a potential loss of bone. Nutritionists point out that by eliminating most fruits and vegetables, dieters are missing out on essential nutrients that come from whole foods and cannot be replaced by supplements (Cohen, 2004). The lack of fiber in the Atkins diet is detrimental to colon health and causes constipation severe enough to require hospitalization in some instances.
The National Kidney Foundation has expressed its concern over the effects of low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets because they can cause kidney stones and bone loss (Cohen, 2004). The American Heart Association is concerned about the high-fat intake recommended by the Atkins diet, particularly of high saturated fat intake, which helps to clog arteries, leading to heart attacks and strokes. Although studies have not
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