Why is the Atkins Diet considered a fad diet?

Why is the Atkins Diet considered a fad diet?

Andrea Giancoli (Registered Dietician ) gives expert video advice on: What is the 'Atkins Diet'?; What is the philosophy behind the Atkins Diet?; What happens when I restrict carbohydrates? and more...

Atkins is considered a fad diet because it severely restricts certain foods, namely carbohydrates. No breads, no pastas, or very little of it. In the sense that it's so restrictive of certain foods, it's considered a fad diet.