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Low Calorie Diets (LCD) are dietary programs that restrict calorie intake to promote weight loss. This type of diet typically involves reducing daily calorie intake to between 1200 and 1500 calories, depending on an individual's age, gender, weight, and activity level. | Low Calorie Diets (LCD) are dietary programs that restrict calorie intake to promote [[weight loss]]. This type of diet typically involves reducing daily calorie intake to between 1200 and 1500 calories, depending on an individual's age, gender, weight, and activity level. | ||
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The primary goal of an LCD is to create a calorie deficit, which means that the number of calories consumed is less than the number of calories burned through daily activities and exercise. This calorie deficit forces the body to turn to stored fat for energy, leading to weight loss. | The primary goal of an LCD is to create a calorie deficit, which means that the number of calories consumed is less than the number of calories burned through daily activities and exercise. This calorie deficit forces the body to turn to stored fat for energy, leading to weight loss. | ||
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Weight Loss: The primary benefit of an LCD is weight loss. By restricting calorie intake, an individual can create a calorie deficit, which leads to weight loss. | Weight Loss: The primary benefit of an LCD is weight loss. By restricting calorie intake, an individual can create a calorie deficit, which leads to weight loss. | ||
Improved Health: Weight loss can also improve overall health, particularly for individuals who are overweight or obese. Weight loss has been linked to improvements in conditions such as [[high blood pressure]], [[high cholesterol]], and [[type 2 diabetes]]. | Improved Health: Weight loss can also improve overall [[health]], particularly for individuals who are overweight or obese. Weight loss has been linked to improvements in conditions such as [[high blood pressure]], [[high cholesterol]], and [[type 2 diabetes]]. | ||
Increased Energy: As an individual loses weight, they may also experience an increase in energy levels. This is because the body is no longer carrying around extra weight, which can be tiring. | Increased Energy: As an individual loses weight, they may also experience an increase in energy levels. This is because the body is no longer carrying around extra weight, which can be tiring. | ||
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Keep Track of Food Intake: Keeping track of food intake can help ensure that an individual stays within their daily calorie limit. This can be done using a food diary, a smartphone app, or by working with a [[dietitian]] or [[nutritionist]]. | Keep Track of Food Intake: Keeping track of food intake can help ensure that an individual stays within their daily calorie limit. This can be done using a food diary, a smartphone app, or by working with a [[dietitian]] or [[nutritionist]]. | ||
Increase Physical Activity: Physical activity is an important part of any weight loss program, as it helps to create a calorie deficit and improve overall health. An individual should aim to get at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity most days of the week. | Increase [[Physical Activity]]: Physical activity is an important part of any weight loss program, as it helps to create a calorie deficit and improve overall health. An individual should aim to get at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity most days of the week. | ||
== Risks of Low Calorie Diets == | == Risks of Low Calorie Diets == | ||
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Gallstones: Rapid weight loss has been linked to an increased risk of developing [[gallstones]]. | Gallstones: Rapid weight loss has been linked to an increased risk of developing [[gallstones]]. | ||
==Also see== | |||
* [[VLCD diet|VLCD diet]] | |||
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