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• The Zone Diet is a nutritional plan that was developed by Dr. Barry Sears, who is an authority on controlling the body's hormonal response through diet.Zone Living: Living in the Zone

  The diet was popularized by Dr. Sears' book The Zone: A Dietary Road Map, which was only the beginning of the many books that followed. The Zone Diet aims at adjusting a person's metabolism though a daily intake of 30 percent protein, 30 percent fat and 40 percent carbohydrate.Zone Diet Info: An Overview About the Zone Diet While the diet does not enforce restricting calorie intake, one must distribute the calories they consume to the percentages mentioned previously.

• Fast Facts

  1. Founder: Dr. Barry Sears
  2. June 1995: 1st book published
  3. Goal: Metabolism adjustment
  4. Normal calorie intake does not have to be adjusted

• Components

  • 30% Fat
  • 30% Protein
  • 40% Carbohydrate

• Disease Prevention Claims

  • Heart disease
  • High blood pressure
  • Type 2 diabetes

• Disclaimer

  The content on this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you are about to embark on the Zone Diet, please consult your doctor.

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