NUTRITION, HEALTH and DISEASES

OPTIFAST VLCD
SHAKES
ANUGRAH ASHOK(3931318)
ARUN ROY (3439517)
SURAJ RAJARAM FALKE (3885907)
Western Lifestyle Diseases
• A diet that is heavy in processed foods, red meat, high-sugar meals,
and pre-packaged foods.

• As a result there is an increased risk of chronic diseases

 obesity
 Cardiovascular diseases (CVD)
 Type 2 diabetes (T2DM)

• Causes a great burden to the economy of the society.

Very-Low Calorie Diet (VLCD)
• VLCD is described as a diet with less than 800 calories per
day.
• They supply high dose of protein with extra nutrients such as
vitamins, minerals, electrolytes etc.
• These diet helps to reduce weight with minimal loss of lean
body mass.
• The diet should always be taken under a guidance of
healthcare professional.
• Unmonitored VLCD can sometimes be fatal.
Optifast VLCD Shakes
• The product lists under the parent company Nestle.
• Their main claim is weight loss.
• High in protein and fiber.
• Can be replaced as breakfast, lunch or dinner.
• Has a 40 years of experience in this field and has over 80
scientific publications proving its efficiency and safety.
• The product comes in different flavours and in different
packaging.
Composition
• Primary constituent is skimmed milk powder (31%).
• Milk proteins – sodium and calcium caseinate.
• Vegetable oils – canola or sunflower oil.
• Cereals like corn.
• Minerals like Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Carbonate,
Calcium Phosphate, Sodium Chloride etc.
• Vitamins C,D,E and K.
• Antioxidants.
Dosage
• For fast weight loss replace three meals of each day with
Optifast very low calorie diet shakes this is the intense level
and very low calorie diet component of the program which has
given safe and effective result.
• For gradual weight loss, one can go for the replacement of
one or two meals each day by the Optifast VLCD shakes.
Product Not Suitable For
• Normal weight (BMI < 25kg m2).
• Age > 65 years.
• Pregnancy or breast feeding.
• Children under 18 years of age.
• Recent myocardial infarction (heart attack) or unstable angina
(chest pain).
• Renal or liver disease.
Expected Rate of Weight Loss
• Research using very low calorie diets shake have show an
average, weekly weight losses of approximately 1.0– 2.5kg
per week
• Provide greater initial weight loss than other forms of calorie
restriction.
• Calorie (energy) intake less than 800 as well as reducing
carbohydrate intake leads to a whole body shift towards fat
stores being utilized as major source of energy and this result
in consistent and successful weight loss.
 Effect of the Product
• The VLCD aids in weight loss by ketosis, which is the production of
ketones from fat as an energy source by the body when carbohydrate
in the body is restricted.
• Also improves insulin sensitivity decrease fasting plasma glucose,
lowering of blood pressure and lowering of serum triglyceride value
• The Optifast VLCD products like shake are also effective in reducing
liver fat and liver size, Liver size appears reduced and surgical access
improved.
• Also useful against development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
which is a risk factor of obesity.
• Decreases the risk of gall bladder diseases especially seen in women
as a result of obesity.
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