Answer by Kristian.ruff. Confidence votes 93. A unit rate is a rate in which the second number (usually written as the denominator) is 1, or 1 of a quantity. A unit rate is a rate in which the second number (usually written as the denominator) is 1, or 1 of a quantity. Minor edit? Save Cancel.
The Atkins Diet is a low-carb, not a no-carb plan. People frequently mistake Phase 1 of Atkins 20, for the entire Atkins plan. During Phase 1, the plan allows dieters to eat 20 grams of net carbohydrates (carbohydrates that impact one's blood sugar level, calculated by: total grams of carbs minus fiber) daily, with 12 â 15g net carbohydrates coming from a full array of colorful, nutrient-dense vegetables.
You might choose to follow a low-carb diet because you: 1  Want a diet that restricts certain carbs to help you lose weight. 2  Want to change your overall eating habits. 3  Enjoy the types and amounts of foods featured in low-carb diets. low-carb diet limits carbohydrates â such as those found in grains, starchy vegetables and fruit â and emphasizes foods high in protein and fat. Many types of low-carb diets exist.