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What is Medifast?Approach/Method: Medifast is a physician-supervised very low-calorie diet program of fortified meal replacements providing 450-500 calories per day. Lifestyles–the Medifast Program of Patient Support®–prepares patients to maintain their goal weight after completing the very low-calorie diet. Medifast also provides a low-calorie diet of approximately 860 calories/day for those not on the very low-calorie diet. Medifast also offers Take Shape, a product line that can be used as part of a weight-loss (1200–1500 kcal per day) or weight maintenance program. The Take Shape program does not require medical supervision. How does Medifast work?The Medifast plan uses the concept of a very low-calorie diet along with a high proportion of protein. This combination allows your body to lose weight rapidly while protecting your muscle tissue. What types of people is Medifast for?Medifast has programs available for people no matter how much weight they need to lose. How fast do you lose?Women average 2 to 4 pounds a week, men slightly faster (up to five pounds a week or more). Is it safe?Medifast has been proven a very safe way for most people to lose weight. Medifast products are primarily made from soy, along with significant amounts of vitamins and minerals. By following specific protocols, you can safely use Medifast even if you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or triglycerides, or adult-onset diabetes, including if you are insulin dependent. Has the use of Medifast been researched?Over the past 20 years, Medifast has been recommended by the over 15,000 physicians. Research studies at Johns Hopkins Hospital as well as the National Institute for Health have shown the plan to be very effective as well as medically safe. What is the difference between shakes and alternate products?Medifast shakes include all flavors of the Medifast 55, Medifast 70 and Medifast Plus. Shakes should be used for at least three of your supplements each day. Why should I limit the Medifast bars to one per day?Using more than one bar per day could affect your ketosis level and decrease the speed of weight loss. The manufacturing of a solid product requires a different processing method for binding the carbohydrates with proteins. This results in a slightly higher carbohydrate level than the powdered Medifast products. Who is the best candidate for the diet?Clients: The following people cannot enroll in the very low-calorie diet program: those who are not at least 30 percent above ideal body weight, those who have not reached sexual and physical maturation, pregnant and lactating women, recent cerebrovascular accident, and those with conditions such as bulimia, unstable angina, insulin-dependent diabetes, thrombophlebitis, active cancer, or uncompensated renal or hepatic disease. What is the expected weight loss and length of time?Expected Weight Loss/Length of Program: The physician and patient determine the goal weight. Weight loss varies with the individual; average weight loss is three to five pounds per week. The weight-loss phase lasts 16 weeks, and realimentation (transition to regular foods) lasts six weeks. Maintenance is strongly encouraged for up to one year. What are the costs?Cost: Cost for office visits, laboratory tests, and Medifast products vary by individual physician. The cost of Medifast-70, a VLCD, during the weight-loss phase is $20 per week for program fees plus any necessary laboratory fees and $45–$65 per week for product. There is no fee for the maintenance booklet, Lifestyles–the Medifast Program of Patient Support®. The cost for Medifast Plus (860 calories per day) during the weight-loss phase is $20 per week for program fees plus any necessary laboratory fees and $30–$50 per week for product. There is no fee for the maintenance booklet, Lifestyles–the Medifast Program of Patient Support®. The cost for the Take Shape product line is $30 per week during weight-loss. Maintenance costs vary depending on how much product is used, but averages $20 per week. Costs may be covered by insurance. What is availability and where can I get more info?Availability: 15,000 physicians nationwide, primarily in office-based settings, and in foreign countries. |
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