[Comparison between low-carbohydrate and mediterranean diet]

Recenti Prog Med. 2004 Sep;95(9):427-31.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Since seventies Robert Atkins promoted a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet without calories counting. This dietetic approach, first described at the end of 1960 and periodically devised by different authors, is yet object of scientific discussion for its efficacy and safety.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Editorial
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / etiology
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Diet / trends*
  • Dietary Carbohydrates* / administration & dosage
  • Dietary Fats* / administration & dosage
  • Dietary Proteins* / administration & dosage
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Life Style
  • Male
  • Neoplasms / prevention & control
  • Obesity / complications
  • Obesity / diet therapy*
  • Prospective Studies
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Risk Factors
  • Time Factors
  • Weight Loss*

Substances

  • Dietary Carbohydrates
  • Dietary Fats
  • Dietary Proteins