The success of the Atkins Diet appears to be due to_______________________?

Correct answer: B. Decreased Calorie intake

  • A. Increased fat intake
  • B. Decreased Calorie intake
  • C. Increased protein intake
  • D. Decreased vitamin intake

Explanation

The Atkins diet may produce weight loss chiefly because restricting carbohydrate often reduces total calorie intake, even though the diet increases fat and may increase protein. The calorie deficit, rather than increased fat alone, best explains the result.

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