Very low calorie diet

A very low calorie diet-sometimes called a VLC diet or VLCD--is a medically supervised diet plan, which produces rapid weight loss. VLC diets are used to the moderately extremely obese people achieve significant, advice, containing short term weight loss as part of a comprehensive weight loss program, usually also therapy, nutrition and exercise. VLC diets are ideal for rapid weight loss at the beginning of a current weight-loss program. Liquid shakes or replacement bars replace meal food for anywhere between several weeks to several months.

Since patients typically a VLC diet consume only about 800 calories per day, the meal replacements are specifically formulated to adequate vitamins and nutrients contain, so that patients nutritional requirements are met. (Note: the bars and shakes used are not the same as with which you can buy in the supermarket.) Some VLC diets are lean proteins, such as fish and chicken.

You should for patients whose body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 with significant Comorbidities (diseases or diseases related to morbid obesity, such as diabetes or high blood pressure) is. VLC diets are typically used for patients with a BMI of 27 to 30, unless they have medical conditions associated with their weight.

VLC diets are usually not for children or young people required. They are considered also not usually for older people on possible side effects, pre-existing medical conditions or medication needs.

A doctor must decide on a case by case basis whether a VLC diet for a patient is appropriate.

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