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The problem is, "An awful lot of people who follow these high-protein/low-carb plans haven't read the books," says Cindy Moore, MS, RD, director of nutrition therapy at The Cleveland Clinic. She is also a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association.

"What they've gleaned from magazines or newspapers or pictures is what they think the diet is -- a double cheeseburger without the bun, with extra bacon and cheese," Moore tells WebMD.