Jun 10, 2008

Statistical Sources

Zilberter, Tanya. Atkins' Diet Statistics. 1 June 2008.  http://bestlowcarbs.com/article1022.html.

Analyzed by Zilberter, an associate of the Mediterranean Institute of Neurobiology, her research includes a chart listing individual's weight loss on the Atkins' Diet. With over 600 reports, she revealed that their was an increase in the percentage of dietary fat and an average weight loss of 1.48 lbs. a week. Some participants were very successful losing over 100 lbs., yet some failed and lost no weight. The trend was clear: the more time on the diet, the more weight lost. These statistics would be helpful because they show that, although their are health risks, the Atkins' diet did prove to be a somewhat successful.



This website includes a chart showing the amount of fat consumed in an average Canadian diet. It is important to note that individuals on a diet still need to follow the Food Pyramid. This source not only details  sources of fat in the average diet but gives the reader a guide to follow in order to lose weight. This source is valuable because it provides information on the benefits of fat and its usefulness. Most scheme diets claim to burn fat, however, it is an essential part of our diet. This would be a helpful resource for a journalist because it is important to, also, understand what should and should not be included in a healthy diet. 

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