Many nutrition experts see the recent bankruptcy filing by Atkins Nutritionals Inc. as the proper outcome for a diet that seemed to encourage virtually unlimited consumption of steak, cream and pork rinds. After all, the eating plan was often at odds with the large body of nutritional research showing the benefits of a diet rich in fruit, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and a moderate or low percentage of fat ... But some also see value in the popularity of the weight-loss method, created by Dr. Robert C. Atkins, even if they don't agree with it.(Los Angeles Times)

August 02, 2005

The once mighty Atkins Nutritionals, the multimillion-dollar company that produces the low-carbohydrate products that feed the diet craze, filed for bankruptcy protection in a New York court after recording a loss of $US340 millon ($446 million) last year. (smh.com.au)

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March 24, 2005

"As the low-carb fad fades, Atkins has altered its 'net carbs' method by using parts of the latest trend from Europe -- a glycemic-index diet -- to target U.S. food companies for products bearing the new 'net Atkins count' seal."

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October 02, 2004

"Hoping to curb the nation's childhood obesity problem, Atkins Nutritionals announced a collaborative effort Thursday with four major education groups, including the National Education Association, the nation’s largest teachers union."

"Kraft, the largest U.S. food company, on Monday will reveal details of a high-stakes marketing gamble to tie many of its lines with the popular South Beach diet."

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September 03, 2004

"More than 45 million copies of the books have been sold and everyone seems to be on it, but researchers said on Friday that Atkins and other low-carbohydrate diets do not help people stay slim."

"Ephedra-free weight-loss products that contain the herb citrus aurantium (Seville orange) aren't effective and may even be dangerous, says a review by researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center."

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