How does a diet qualify for VLCD

[Bellybee]

Just a bit bored and was sitting here wondering how a diet actually qualified for being VLCD as opposed to LCD.

 

[jfc]

i think under a 1000 cals is a VLCD

 

[Bellybee]

Ah I see thats ok then that must be why slimfast had to change to include snacks and a higher cal main meal as they was probably just on the borders and they probably didnt want that

 

[Isobel1965]

A vlcd is a diet which is under 800 cals - according to government guidelines.