Robert Atkins (physician)
Robert Atkins (physician)
Robert Coleman Atkins (October 17, 1930 – April 17, 2003) was an American physician and cardiologist, best known for the "Atkins Diet", a diet that requires close control of carbohydrate intake, emphasizing protein and fat as the primary sources of dietary calories in addition to a controlled number of carbohydrates from vegetables.
Pronunciation
Robert Atkins: /ˈrɒbərt ˈætkɪnz/
Etymology
The name Robert is of Germanic origin and means "bright fame", derived from the elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'beraht' (bright). The surname Atkins is a patronymic denoting "son of Atkin", with Atkin being a medieval diminutive of the name Adam.
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Biography
Atkins was born in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Eugene and Norma (Tuckerman) Atkins. He grew up in Dayton, Ohio, and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1951, where he majored in pre-med. Atkins received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College in 1955. He specialized in cardiology and complementary medicine and is best known for his development of the Atkins Diet.
Atkins Diet
The Atkins Diet is a popular low-carbohydrate diet created in 1972 by Atkins. The diet is based on the idea that eating fewer carbohydrates allows the body to burn fat more efficiently. The diet has been criticized by some health professionals, but it has also been defended by others and has a large following.
Death
Atkins died on April 17, 2003, from head injuries sustained in a fall on ice while walking to work.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Robert Atkins (physician)
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