English Explanatory Dictionary

Atkins diet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A diet in which a person attempts to lose weight by reducing the intake of carbohydrates, instead obtaining energy from dietary and stored fat.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Atkins diet.

Word forms

Atkins diet Atkins diets

Etymology

Named after American medical doctor Robert Atkins, its inventor.

Synonyms

Atkins Doctor Atkins Dr. Atkins Dr Atkins the Atkins Nutritional Approach
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