Formula slimming foods are dietetic foods that are specially formulated and
marketed as suitable for individuals who want to lose or control their weight.
They may be the sole source of nutrition or they can be used in conjunction with
other foods.
The main types of formula slimming foods are:
- Nutritionally Complete Very Low Calorie Diets (VLCDs)
- Nutritionally Complete Low Calorie Diets (LCDs)
- Low Calorie Programmes
- Meal Replacements and Programmes
- Nutritional Complements
Formula slimming foods are different from, and should not be confused with low
or reduced calorie foods or portion controlled ready meals. Such products are not
dietetic foods but 'normal' foods that have been modified, through a change in
recipe or ingredients, to contain fewer calories or a controlled number of
calories.
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