Weight loss - Diet

Question 1

What methods can be used to reduce caloric intake?

Answer 1

Kcal counting apps (accurate portions are key)

Looking at the kcal content of foods such as on food labelling

Meal replacement products

Portion control

Plate models.

Question 2

Very Low Calorie Diets (VLCDs):

It is any diet providing _____ kcal/day or less. Fill in the gap

What is the maximum number of weeks that this diet can be taken?

What sort of meals are used?

Answer 2

Any diet providing 800 kcal/day or less.

12 weeks

Can be liquid diets are you total meal replacements or fixed meal plans.

Question 3

Why is using a low carb diet as opposed to a low fat diet better? - 2

What are some examples of a low carbohydrate diet?

Answer 3

It reduces the consumption of starchy carbs and sugars which successfully helps with weight loss and improves the HbA1c.

Having a low carb diet is also more satiating and other dietary interventions.

Keto diet - 20g or less

Question 4

What other methods can be used to lose weight?

Answer 4

Intermittent fasting

Time restricted eating

Lower glycaemic index (GI) diets

Weight loss/diabetes medications:
- Orlistat