Meaning of the word "Atkins diet" in English

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Atkins diet

US /ˈæt.kɪnz ˌdaɪ.ət/
UK /ˈæt.kɪnz ˌdaɪ.ət/

Noun

a diet that involves eating a lot of protein and fat and very few carbohydrates, in order to lose weight

Example:
She decided to try the Atkins diet to shed some pounds.
The Atkins diet emphasizes low carbohydrate intake.