Which of the following is a popular low-carb diet?

The Atkins Diet is a well-known low-carbohydrate diet that focuses on reducing carbohydrate intake while increasing protein and fat consumption. This dietary approach is structured in phases, starting with a very low-carb intake to induce a state of ketosis, where the body utilizes fat for energy instead of carbohydrates. The subsequent phases gradually introduce more carbohydrates while monitoring weight loss and maintaining metabolic health.

In a low-carb dietary framework, the emphasis is placed on foods like meats, eggs, and non-starchy vegetables, while high-carbohydrate foods such as bread, pasta, and sugary items are limited or avoided. This can lead to weight loss by promoting a decrease in insulin levels, reducing hunger, and thereby decreasing overall caloric intake.

The other options, while beneficial for health in various ways, do not primarily focus on reducing carbohydrate intake: the Mediterranean Diet emphasizes a balance of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates; the Vegetarian Diet may include a wide variety of carbohydrates based on plant foods; and the DASH Diet is designed to help reduce hypertension but is not specifically low in carbohydrates.