Medifast
Diet Program
Medifast offers two different diet programs: a very low calorie
diet for obese patients, and a weight loss diet program for the
general public.
Medifast Very Low Calorie Diet
Medifast's very-low-calorie-diet (VLCD) is doctor-supervised and
comprises a program of fortified liquid (and solid) meal
replacements, containing 450-500 calories per day. Medifast
products (which may be used separately or as part of the diet)
include a wide range of shakes, soups and bars, including diabetic
and kosher products. The Medifast program is available from over
15,000 doctors in America and in several foreign countries.
Medifast Lifestyles
In addition to the very low calorie meal replacement diet,
Medifast also offers a program of patient support, called
Lifestyles, which prepares patients for the task of maintaining
their weight loss after completing the low-calorie diet. It
comprises a comprehensive education program, including instruction
on nutrition, behavior modification and physical activity, plus a
quarterly newsletter.
Who is the Medifast Diet Program Designed For
The very-low-calorie diet program is restricted to mature patients
with a Body Mass Index of 30+. Patients who are pregnant,
lactating or who have certain conditions (eg. angina cancer,
diabetes, renal disease, or bulimia) are not admissable.
Medifast Diet Program - Expected Weight Reduction
Weight loss is doctor-supervised and customised from from patient
to patient. The average weight loss is 3-5 pounds per week. The
weight reduction phase lasts about 16 weeks and the return to
eating phase 4-6 weeks. During the weight reduction phase,
participants must use Medifast food replacement products.
How Much Does the Medifast Program Cost
The total cost varies according to patient needs. For details, see
the official website:
Medifast.com.
Medifast Take Shape for Life Program
Available to the general public, the Medifast Take Shape for Life
Program comprises products are offered by "Health Advisors", who
provide ongoing encouragement and information to the clients. Meal
replacement products may be ordered online, and there is a medical
phone number available to answer questions about Medifast food
plans.
The cost of the Medifast Take Shape for Life Program varies
according to food products selected. For example, a One-Month
Starter Kit for Women including: 6 boxes Medifast Dutch Chocolate,
6 boxes Medifast French Vanilla, 2 boxes Peanut Butter Bars, 2
boxes Oatmeal Raisin Bars, 2 boxes Minestrone Soup, 2 boxes French
Vanilla Berry Oatmeal, 2 boxes Chicken Noodle Soup, costs $305.00.
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