A very low-calorie diet (VLCD) is a doctor-supervised diet that typically uses commercially prepared formulas to promote rapid weight loss in patients who are obese. These formulas, usually liquid shakes or bars, replace all food intake for several weeks or months. VLCD formulas need to contain appropriate levels of vitamins and micronutrients to ensure that patients meet their nutritional requirements.
just eating less than 1000 calories a day isn't equivalent to a VLCD
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(Anonymous) 2012-04-13 02:23 pm (UTC)(link)just eating less than 1000 calories a day isn't equivalent to a VLCD