Low-energy diets are effective weight management methods

According to research data published by the international authoritative journal The Lancet in 2021, more than half of Chinese adults are overweight or obese.

The negative impact of obesity is not only a change in appearance, but also an unavoidable health problem

game of energy

Human energy metabolism is the most basic physiological activity in human life activities.

More and more studies have shown that low-energy diet is an effective weight management method, which can reduce body weight and body fat content in obese individuals, thereby reducing the body's inflammatory response, reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors, and improving sleep quality

Regulations are gradually improving

In fact, as early as 1995, the International Codex Alimentarius Standards Committee issued the relevant standard low-energy formula food CODEX STAN 203-1995.

Subsequently, the relevant low-energy foods introduced in various countries and regions are based on this standard

Energy content: formula foods for use in very low energy diets for weight loss are prepared according to the guidelines of a daily energy intake of 450-800 kcal as the sole source of energy

Protein in the nutrient content: in the daily recommended energy intake, the protein intake is not less than 50g, the nutritional quality of the protein is equivalent to the amino acid score of 1 after the protein digestibility correction, and the amount of essential amino acids added , only for the purpose of improving protein quality

Fat: The linoleic acid provided by the low-energy formula food for weight loss should not be less than 3g, and the alpha-linolenic acid should be less than 0.

Carbohydrates: Low-energy formulas for weight loss provide at least 50 g of available carbohydrates at the recommended daily energy intake

Vitamins and Minerals: A low-energy formula for weight loss provides 100% of the recommended daily intake of vitamins and minerals

INGREDIENTS: Low-energy formulas for weight loss are prepared from animal or vegetable protein and other necessary ingredients, and the formula contains proteins that have been shown to be suitable for human consumption

Very low energy diet enters transition period

The limitation of the medical scope directly makes it difficult to popularize the products to the public.

In July 2021, Food Standards Australia and New Zealand issued Circular No.

Although there is no corresponding food classification in China at present, many low-energy products have been derived, such as meal replacement foods and low GI foods

Low GI foods are foods that make blood sugar rise slowly, preventing excess energy from being stored as fat, which in turn avoids gaining weight

Looking at the market, the concept of very low-calorie diet has been widely accepted, and related products are about to enter the public's attention, and its potential market should not be underestimated
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(Source: Food Processing Packaging Online)

"China Food News" (06 edition on August 10, 2022)

(Editor-in-charge: Yang Xiaojing)