Abstract
Very low-calorie diets (VLCDs) have a history of cyclic popularity. Although a VLCD can be a very effective tool for the rapid mobilization of body fat, both the margin of safety and the efficacy of this class of diet are limited by their inherent calorie restriction. The result is a potent weight-management tool that requires close medical monitoring for adequate safe use. This chapter defines the nutrient range of VLCDs, their history, composition, indications, contraindications, effects, side effects, and the appropriate context for their safe use (Table 1).
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Phinney, S.D. (2005). Very Low-Calorie Diets. In: Goldstein, D.J. (eds) The Management of Eating Disorders and Obesity. Nutrition and Health. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1385/1-59259-865-X:231
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