Structured nutrition under medical supervision W8MD Very-Low-Calorie Diet and 800-Calorie Medical Plan A very-low-calorie diet can produce rapid initial weight loss in selected patients, but an approximately 800-calorie plan is medical treatment—not a do-it-yourself crash diet. Contact W8MD What is a VLCD? A very-low-calorie diet uses a tightly structured energy intake, often with nutritionally designed meal replacements and adequate protein. It may be considered when a patient needs an intensive approach because of obesity-related risk, an upcoming medically necessary goal or inadequate response to less structured treatment. W8MD original image, used with permission. View the source image . What W8MD supervision may include Medical screening and medication review before starting Individual calorie and protein targets Meal replacements or portion-controlled foods Hydration, fiber and electrolyte guidance Blood-pressure or diabetes-medication adjustment when needed Monitoring dizziness,...
W8MD is a physician supervised, non-surgical medical weight loss program available in many states including New York, Philadelphia, and Connecticut. Most W8MD medical weight loss locations accept health insurance for the weight loss physician weights!