low carbohydrate diet and its effects

1. Asifa Majeed
2016-GCWUF-3735

2. Road Map….
 Definition
 Purpose
 Sources
 Carbohydrate as a main fuel source
 Daily intake
 Results
 Health benefits
 Risks
 Ketosis

3. Definition:
“A low carbohydrate diet limits carbohydrates such as
those found in grains ,starchy vegetables ,fruits and
emphasis foods high in protein and fat”

5. Purpose:
1. Used for
loosing weight
2. Provide
health benefits
3.Helps in
reducing disease
risks

6. Why to follow a low-carb diet?
 A diet that helps in weight loss
 Wants to change eating habits
 Enjoy the foods presents in low-
carb diet

7. Sources:
Fruits &
vegetables
Grains &
legumes
Nuts &
seeds
Milk

9. Refined Carbohydrates:
 Refined carbohydrates are added to
the processed foods in the form of;
1. Sugar
2. White flour
EXAMPLES:
 Pasta
 Cakes
 Drinks

11. Carbs as main fuel source:
 It includes;
1.Breakdown
of complex
carbs to
simple sugars
2.Absorption
in blood
stream
3.Carbs
serves body
functions

12. Typical foods for low-carb diet:
 Proteins
 Meat
 Poultry
 Fish
 Low-carb diet limits;
 Grains
 Legumes
 Fruits

13. Daily Intake:
 0.7 to 2 ounces provides
80-240 calories.
 45-65% carbs make daily
calorie intake.

14. Carbs allowed to eat
 Vegetables
 Fruits
 Healthy starches
Potatoes sweet potatoes,
healthier grains i.e. rice,
oats

15. Foods to avoid
 Sugar
 Refined grains
 Trans fats
 Diet and low-fat products
 Highly processed foods
 Starchy vegetables

16. Results:
1. Weight loss:
500-750 calories are necessary to
lose weight up to 1-1.5 pounds
Low-carb diet offers advantages
in weight loss as compared to
protein diet

17. Health benefits:
 Prevents metabolic syndrome
 Prevent CVD
 Improve blood cholesterol
 Improve blood sugar level

18. American Heart Association: (AHA)
According to AHA;
“there is no enough evidence that low carb diet provides heart
healthy benefits”

19. Risks:
 Headache
 Weakness
 Bad breath
 Skin rash
 Fatigue

21. Diseases:
 Gastrointestinal
disturbances
 Chronic diseases
 Vitamin & mineral
deficiency

22. Ketosis:
 It occurs when;
Body lacks enough sugar for energy
Body breaks down stored fat
Causing ketones formation

23. Ketone production by liver during
fasting condition:

24.  Nausea
 Headache
 Bad breath
Side effects from ketosis:

25. Conclusion:
 Low-carb diet help in weight loss
 But it may increase risk of earlier death
 It may increase the risk of dying at younger age.

26. Thank you