Comparison of Very Low Energy Diet Products Available in Australia and How to Tailor Them to Optimise Protein Content for Younger and Older Adult Men and Women

Very low energy diets (VLED) are efficacious in inducing rapid weight loss but may not contain adequate macronutrients or micronutrients for individuals with varying nutritional requirements. Adequate protein intake during weight loss appears particularly important to help preserve fat free mass and...

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Main Authors: Alice A. Gibson, Janet Franklin, Andrea L. Pattinson, Zilvia G. Y. Cheng, Samir Samman, Tania P. Markovic, Amanda Sainsbury
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-09-01
Series:Healthcare
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/4/3/71