Robert Atkins (physician), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Robert Atkins (physician)

American cardiologist

Date of Birth: 17-Oct-1930

Place of Birth: Columbus, Ohio, United States

Date of Death: 17-Apr-2003

Profession: writer, physician, nutritionist, cardiologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Robert Coleman Atkins (October 17, 1930 – April 17, 2003) was an American physician and cardiologist, best known for the Atkins Diet, which requires close control of carbohydrate consumption and emphasizes protein and fat as the primary sources of dietary calories in addition to a controlled number of carbohydrates from vegetables. The commercial success of Atkins' diet plan led Time to name the doctor one of the ten most influential people in 2002.
The Atkins diet has been described as "one of the most popular fad diets in the United States".