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Very Low Calorie Diet for obesity: A liquid based diet that is severely restrictive in energy with an intake of about 800 calories or less per day is considered a very low calorie diet. These diets are an alternative method that moderately to severely obese people may consider for significant, short-term weight loss. Such a diet are recommended for a relatively short term (3-6 months) and are to be followed only under medical supervision. Medical supervision is essential: (a) To ensure only suitable candidates follow the diet, (b) To ensure adequate nutrition, (c) To monitor progress. Traditional weight loss methods include low-calorie diets that allow between 800 to 1,500 calories a day and encourage regular exercise. The average weight loss in this period of time is 10 lb(4.54 kg) to 12 lb(5.44 kg). If exercise is made part of the weight-loss program, the average weight loss increases to about 20 lb(9.07 kg). http://www.womenfitness.net/vlcd.htm more...

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