Diet 600Kcal defecit

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Diet 600Kcal defecit

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Example of 600 kcal energy deficit dietary prescription.

The actual dietary prescription allows a number of portions from each food group. The number of portions is dictated by the number of calories required by the individual (less 600kcal to induce weight loss).

For example:

Nutritional requirements = 2400calories

Calories prescribed to induce weight loss = 1800calories (2400 - 600 = 1800)

1800 calories = 8 portions carbohydrate

8 portions fruit and veg

2 portions milk and dairy

2 portions meat / fish / alternatives

plus fat allowance

An example of an 1800 calorie diet taken from 'weight loss on a plate' (this is an extract, is not intended for reproduction or use without specific instruction)

One Portion	Number of portions = 1800 calories
CARBOHYDRATE GROUP 3 tablespoons breakfast cereal 1 slice toast 3 crackers 2 small boiled potatoes 2 tablespoons rice 3 tablespoons pasta ……..	´ 8
FRUIT AND VEG 1 piece fresh fruit 2 tablespoons vegetables small side salad small glass fruit juice ……	´ 8
MILK AND DAIRY 1/3 pint semi skimmed milk yoghurt / fromage frais 1 oz cheese 3oz cottage cheese	´ 2
MEAT, FISH, ALTERNATIVES 2-3 oz beef / pork / lamb / chicken / mince 5 oz white fish 2 eggs 4oz soya / tofu / quorn	´ 2
FAT ALLOWANCE 1 oz low fat spread or low calorie mayo 1/2 oz butter or margarine	´ 1

Where can I get additional information?

http://www.hebs.scot.nhs.uk/learningcentre/weightmanagement

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Ó NHS Tayside; 2006; version 1.0

Disclaimer; no liability whatsoever is accepted for information given and all such information, especially with regard to drug usage (UK version provided), must be checked with a person’s health provider.

1800 calories =	8 portions carbohydrate
	8 portions fruit and veg
	2 portions milk and dairy
	2 portions meat / fish / alternatives
	plus fat allowance