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Very Low Calorie Diet Using Prepared Foods - 05/2015

Very Low Calorie Diet Using Prepared Foods
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Abstract

This handout explains a Very Low Calorie Diet (1,000 calories a day) for patients who want to use prepared foods. This diet is prescribed before surgery to help decrease the size of the patient's liver. Included are a meal plan and a list of daily servings allowed.

Author
Surgical Specialties Center/Surgical Services
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2010
Revision Date
05/2015
General Subject
Nutrition
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Specific Subject/Keyword
Diet
Dietary Guidelines
Menus
Nutrition
Languages
English
Record ID
3688