Abstracts - faqs.org

Abstracts

Health

Search abstracts:
Abstracts » Health

Carb confused?

Article Abstract:

Carbohydrates are at the center of a major food controversy, as followers of high-protein diets completely shun carbs while the American government and many health authorities insist that they are an important part of a balanced diet. A special report on the carbohydrates vs. proteins debate investigates this trend, and offers suggestions for the right carb choices for a healthy diet.

Author: Hellwig, Jennifer Pitzi
Publisher: Weight Watchers Twentyfirst Corporation
Publication Name: Weight Watchers Magazine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-2180
Year: 2004
United States, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical preparations, Carbohydrates, Nutritional aspects

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Rediscovering fasting: age-old practice joins modern healthcare

Article Abstract:

Fasting played a vital role part in early human survival and this ancient knowledge is making a comeback and is beginning to transform the way modern healthcare providers view their responsibilities to patients. Human beings have the capability to survive extended periods of fasting and research reveal that generally death occurs after eight days of deprivation of food.

Author: Goldhamer, Alan
Publisher: North American Vegetarian Society
Publication Name: Vegetarian Voice
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0271-1591
Year: 2003
Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Forecasts and trends, Influence, Market trend/market analysis, Fasting

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Big fat omissions: science and logic sorely lacking in pro-Atkins article

Article Abstract:

The New York Times once had an article titled "What if it's All a Big Fat Lie?" which had bogus reporting.Further, it is stated that Robert Atkins, the most famous proponent of high-protein and low-carbohydrate diets describes about improving health through the power of saturated fat.

Author: Goldhamer, Alan
Publisher: North American Vegetarian Society
Publication Name: Vegetarian Voice
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0271-1591
Year: 2003
Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Physicians, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Atkins, Robert (American physician)

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Subjects list: Health aspects, Low-carbohydrate diet, Low carbohydrate diet
Similar abstracts:
  • Abstracts: Effectiveness of a critical care nursing course: preparing students for practice in critical care. Impact of adult critical care hospitalization: perceptions of patients, spouses, children, and nurses
  • Abstracts: New approaches to understanding Lesch-Nyhan disease. Understanding geographic variations in health care delivery
  • Abstracts: Transference phenomena in medical practice: being whom the patient needs. The Charter on Medical Professionalism and the limits of medical power
  • Abstracts: Welfare ranching: The subsidized destruction of the American West. Calcium channel blockers: the real story
This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.
Some parts © 2025 Advameg, Inc.