Low-calorie diets: EFSA updates nutrition advice

Low-calorie weight-loss products should have a minimum energy content of 6oo kcal a day, EFSA has proposed. The recommendation is part of the Authority’s Scientific Opinion on essential energy and nutrient An element or compound needed for normal growth, development and health maintenance. Essential nutrients cannot be made by the body and must, therefore, be consumed from food requirements for total diet replacements for weight control.

Total diet replacements for weight control are specially formulated products which replace the whole daily diet. The opinion also advises on potential conditions and restrictions of use for these products.

•   Scientific Opinion on the essential composition of total diet replacements for weight control  
•   Extensive literature search and review as preparatory work for the evaluation of the essential composition of total diet replacement products for weight control