<prompt> WHAT IS ATKINS DIET ?LOW CALORIES AND CARBOHYDRATESHIGH CARBS AND LOW CALORIESLOW CARBS AND HIGH CALORIESHIGH CARBS AND HIGH CALORIES  <response>: ATKINS DIET Atkins Diet The Atkins Diet is a popular low-carbohydrate diet and lifelong eating plan created in 1972 by cardiologist Robe C. Atkins. The Atkins Diet restricts carbohydrates while emphasizing protein and fats. The Atkins Diet has several phases for weight loss and maintenance, staing out with a very low carbohydrate eating plan. The Atkins Diet, formally called the Atkins Nutritional Approach, has been detailed in many books and is credited with launching the low-carb diet trend. REF : VASUDEVAN 8TH ED 