Wednesday, July 21, 2004
It’s a Heartache
The Spare Tire of Health or Die Hard?
Several studies [1] show that a diet that allows a high fat intake, such as Atkins, increases risk for heart disease for certain people. Some people on low-carb diets have experienced arterial blockage despite having lost weight. (This shows that though there is a link between heart disease and obesity it is not a one-to-one relationship). Some also believe that a number of dieters have become so carbophobic that they are avoiding good carbohydrates such as fiber and may well not be getting the level of vitamins and minerals that they need.
[1] "Counting Carbs" Science News, July 17, 2004; Vol. 166, No. 3 , p. 40 (free access)
Keywords:Diet , Health
Several studies [1] show that a diet that allows a high fat intake, such as Atkins, increases risk for heart disease for certain people. Some people on low-carb diets have experienced arterial blockage despite having lost weight. (This shows that though there is a link between heart disease and obesity it is not a one-to-one relationship). Some also believe that a number of dieters have become so carbophobic that they are avoiding good carbohydrates such as fiber and may well not be getting the level of vitamins and minerals that they need.
[1] "Counting Carbs" Science News, July 17, 2004; Vol. 166, No. 3 , p. 40 (free access)
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