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Atkins Diet Alert : AtkinsDietAlert.org is brought to you by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), a leading advocate for preventive medicine, especially good nutrition. PCRM has been speaking out about the dangers of high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets since its founding in 1985. Scientific studies show that low-carbohydrate diets raise cholesterol levels in a considerable number of individuals, sometimes to a dramatic degree. These diets also
Vegetarian Nutrition Resource List for Consumers : This publication is a compilation of resources on vegetarian nutrition for the consumer. The resources are in a variety of information formats: articles, pamphlets, books and full-text materials on the World Wide Web. Resources chosen provide inform a tion on many aspects of vegetarian nutrition. The resources listed contain accurate nutrition information and are available nationwide. Opinions expressed in the publication do not necessarily re
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