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9781596090439

Killer Diets

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  • ISBN13:

    9781596090439

  • ISBN10:

    159609043X

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2004-12-28
  • Publisher: Chamberlain Brothers
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Summary

Addresses the potential long-term repercussions of such popular diets as the Zone, the South Beach Diet, and the Atkins plan that emphasize a low-carbohydrate approach to losing weight, arguing that while the programs do have short-term benefits, they can have devastating effects on an individual's overall health. Original.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 1(2)
Introduction 3(12)
Low-Carb vs. Low-Fat: The Battle Begins
15(24)
An Introduction to Metabolism
39(16)
Weighty Issues: Do You Really Lose More on a Low-Carb Diet?
55(14)
The Heart of the Matter
69(20)
The Long-Term Effects
89(18)
The Business of Low-Carb Lifestyles
107(14)
Is Low-Carb the Right Approach for You?
121(10)
Appendix 131(44)
Notes 175

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