Short-term very low calorie diets are safe for teenagers living with moderate to severe obesity when closely monitored by an experienced dietitian, new research to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2024), has found.
Mar 18 2024European Congress on Obesity Short-term very low calorie diets are safe for teenagers living with moderate to severe obesity when closely monitored by an experienced dietitian, new research to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity , has found.
Although studies have shown that VLEDs can lead to rapid weight loss in young people, there is very little data on general side-effects and the acceptability of VLEDs in young people. There is also limited data on the impact of VLEDs on the growth, heart health and psychological wellbeing of young people and, as a result, some physicians have been reluctant to use them in this age group.
141 participants aged 13-17 years with obesity and at least one obesity-related complication, such as high blood pressure, insulin resistance or dyslipidaemia, consumed 800 calories a day from either 4 Optifast® formulated meal replacement products per day , with low carbohydrate vegetables and 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil, or three Optifast® formulated meal replacements and one meal consisting of 100−150g lean, cooked meat, low carbohydrate vegetables and 1 teaspoon vegetable oil.
Related StoriesNearly all experienced at least one side-effect during the VLED and most experienced at least three side-effects. Hunger, fatigue, headache, irritability, loose stools, constipation, nausea and lack of concentration were most common. Seven participants experienced viral infections. Losing weight and the prescriptive structure were the most-liked aspects of the VLED intervention. The restrictive nature and taste of meal replacement products were liked least.
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