Jeff Volek

Jeff Volek
OccupationKinesiologist

Jeff S. Volek is an American kinesiologist and low-carbohydrate diet advocate who focuses on the clinical application of ketogenic diets.

Volek obtained a MSc in Exercise Physiology in 1995 and PhD in Kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University in 1999.[1] He is a registered dietitian.[2]

Volek is a professor in the Department of Human Sciences at Ohio State University.[1] He has obtained over $7 million in research grants to study the health outcomes of low-carbohydrate diets.[3][4] He co-founded Virta Health Corp and serves as Chief Science Officer.[1] As of 2023, Volek is investigating the use of ketogenic diets in brain metastases.[5]

Volek is on the advisory board of Atkins-HCP (owned by Atkins Nutritionals) and co-authored a book promoting a modified version of the Atkins diet.[4][6] Volek promotes a diet high in saturated fat and has disputed the saturated fat guidelines.[7]

Volek's book The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living, co-authored with Stephen D. Phinney received an overall score of 74% by Red Pen Reviews, including a score of 63% for scientific accuracy. The review concluded that "we think Art and Science could be a useful book for people interested in low-carb diets, but they may want to view its scientific claims with some caution."[8]

Selected publications

  • The Testosterone Advantage Plan (with Adam Campbell and Lou Schuler, 2002)
  • Men's Health TNT Diet (with Adam Campbell, 2008)[9]
  • New Atkins For a New You (with Eric C. Westman and Stephen D. Phinney, 2010)[6]
  • The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living (with Stephen D. Phinney, 2011)
  • The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance (with Stephen D. Phinney, 2012)

References

  1. ^ a b c "Jeff Volek". ehe.osu.edu. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Jeff Volek, Ph.D.". hdiac.org. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Jeff S. Volek, Ph.D., R.D.". u.osu.edu. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Jeff S. Volek, PhD., RD., F.A.C.N.". atkins-hcp.com. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  5. ^ "Investigating the Use of Ketogenic Diets in Brain Metastases". clinicaltrials.gov. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  6. ^ a b "New Atkins For a New You".penguin.com.au. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  7. ^ "Stop Blaming Saturated Fat". menshealth.com. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  8. ^ "The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living: An Expert Guide to Making the Life-Saving Benefits of Carbohydrate Restriction Sustainable and Enjoyable". redpenreviews.org. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
  9. ^ "Men's Health TNT Diet". penguinrandomhouse.com. Retrieved 1 March 2023.