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Very Low Calorie Diets (VLCDs) under 800 kcal/day lead to rapid weight loss but result in significant loss of lean mass and are associated with poor long-term weight maintenance compared to moderate restriction.

Avoid diets under 800 kcal/day unless medically supervised. They cause rapid loss but are hard to maintain and may harm muscle mass. Moderate restriction (1200+ kcal) is safer and more sustainable.

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No caso das VLCD, a perda de peso é mais rápida, em torno de 1,5-2,5 kg por semana, enquanto na restrição moderada a diminuição é de 0,5-0,6 kg/semana. Contudo, o maior problema das VLCD é a dificuldade da manutenção do peso perdido após o término da dieta
Rachel Pamfilio Prado de Francischi et al. · Revista de Nutrição · 2000

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Cited from review literature (Cowburn et al., 1997; American... 1983).

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Obesidade: atualização sobre sua etiologia, morbidade e tratamento

Rachel Pamfilio Prado de Francischi et al. · Revista de Nutrição · 2000

DOI 10.1590/s1415-52732000000100003

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