Reference List


Reference List

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Atkins Nutritionals Inc., (2016.) Lets go Low-Carb: Your Atkins food guide for all phases. Retrieved from https://sa.atkins.com/static/default/files/documents/pdf/Atkins%20Food%20List.pdf

Atkins, R. C., (1999). Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution. Volume 2. Pp.47-pp.49. Retrieved from https://books.google.com.au/books?hl=en&lr=&id=7NWS2xbfDaoC&oi=fnd&pg=PR7&dq=atkins+diet+&ots=lod1S2cvUv&sig=Cz4R0V54s1tUNErQ0_lxrz2j93c#v=onepage&q&f=false

Boston Children’s Hospital, (2018). Low Carb Diet Foods [image]. Vector Boston Children’s Hospital Retrieved from https://vector.childrenshospital.org/2018/05/very-low-carb-diet-type-1-diabetes/

Crowe et al., (2017). Understanding Nutrition: Australia and New Zealand, 3rd Edition. Cengage Learning Australia Pty Ltd

Dansinger, M. L. et al, (2005). Comparison of the Atkins, Ornish, Weight Watchers, and Zone Diets for Weight Loss. Retrieved from https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/200094?dom=pscau&src=syn

Department of Health, (2015). Australian Dietary Guidelines. Retrieved from https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/guidelines/about-australian-dietary-guidelines

Healthline.com, (2005-2019). Atkins Diet Phases. Retrieved from https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/atkins-diet-101#phases

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