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Let Them Eat Net Carbs.

Authors :
Ellison, Sarah
Source :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition. 7/26/2004, Vol. 244 Issue 17, pB1-B6. 0p. 2 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Looks at the growing identity crisis at Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. as it evolves from a medical practice based on the best selling book "Diet Revolution," into a prominent packaged food marketer. How the company's new position will put it in competition with Unilever and Kraft Foods, Inc.; Number of new reduced-carb products released in the first six months of 2004; Role of the concept of "net carbs" in making the avalanche of products available; Question if there is a possibility of ketosis should dieters eat a large percentage of net carbs from the new desserts and snacks; Defense of the "net-carb" theory by the company; Signs that the growth of the low-carb industry may be slowing.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00999660
Volume :
244
Issue :
17
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
13874780