Low Calorie Diets
What are Low Calorie Diets
Low calorie diets are typically
those diet plans which contain 800 calories a day or less, but with a
complete range of vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients. They
are sometimes referred to as Very Low Calorie Diets or VLCDs.
Content of Low Calorie Diets
Typically, such low calorie
plans are high in protein and low in carbs. Usually they include one or
two meal replacements in the form of powdered drinks, soups or other food
replacement supplements.
Do Low Calorie Diets Help
Reduce Obesity
Yes. Obesity experts consider
such low calorie diets to be a valid and effective way to assist obese
or morbidly obese patients to reduce weight.
For calorie details of 2500
Foods, see Calories
in Foods
Low Calorie Diets Should
be Supervised
Self-Administered-Low-Calorie-Diets
are not recommended. They should only be followed under doctor supervision.
Moreover, they should be used only in the treatment of severe obesity
not simply for fast weight loss. The World Health Organization states
that these low calorie diet plans should be reserved for quick weight
loss on medical grounds only.
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