The purpose of this study was to determine if the Atkins diet had an effect on resting metabolic rate. In addition, the study will further explore the effects of the Atkins diet on blood lipids (total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein, triglycerides) and glucose as well as body composition. Eighteen healthy women (mean age 42.4 ± 7.4 yrs, mean BMI 33.7± 5.6 kg' m -2) participated in the 6-week diet intervention. Pre- testing and post-testing included collection of: fasting blood lipids, resting metabolic rate and body composition data measured by air displacement plethysmography. Statistical analysis used to compare baseline and post study data included dependant t-tests. A significant decrease from baseline was noted in resting metabolic rate (1518 to 1374 kcals' day -1). Decreases in body mass (91.0 ± 4.0 to 86.6 ± 3.9 kg), fat mass (42.3 ± 3.1 to 38.0 ± 3.1 kg, and BMI (33.7 ± 1.3 to 32.1 ±1.3 kg' m "2) were noted but there was no significant change in fat-free mass (48.6 ± 1.3 to 48.6 ±1.1 kg). The only significant finding from the blood lipid profile was a decrease in triglyceride levels (121 ± 17.9 to 98 ±12.7 mg ' dL-1). In conclusion, this study showed that adherence to the Atkins diet for six weeks did improve body composition; decrease triglycerides and decrease resting metabolic rate. / School of Physical Education, Sport, and Exercise Science
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/187931 |
| Date | January 2005 |
| Creators | Miller, Corie L. |
| Contributors | Kaminsky, Leonard A., 1955- |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | v, 74 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
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