Abstract
In this study we aimed to determine whether very low calorie diets (VLCDs) can be an effective means of weight reduction in obese patients in general practice. Twenty-six patients showed a mean reduction in weight of 15 kg and in body mass index (BMI) of 6.1% within a 12-month period. VLCDs with regular monitoring and feedback were shown to be effective in reducing and maintaining weight loss for up to a year with no reported serious side effects.
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