Description

The OPTIFAST ® VLCD ™ Program is a nutritionally complete very low calorie diet for the management of people who are obese or severely overweight. To assist with compliance the product range comes in a variety of products including shakes, desserts, soups and bars.

The OPTIFAST® VLCD™ Program offers a wide range of convenient meal replacements. Shakes, desserts, soups and bars.

Free online support and information available to start your journey towards a healthier future. To join, log on to www.optifast.com.au

OPTIFAST® VLCD™ should be taken under the supervison of a healthcare professional.

It is indicated for persons with a BMI>30 or a BMI>27 with medical complications associated with obesity.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

Germany

PRODUCT CLAIMS

Gluten-free

ONLINE MANDATORY STATEMENT

OPTIFAST VLCD is for the dietary management of obesity and must be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional. A program of regular light exercise enhances wellbeing, and therefore likelihood of success.

Directions

PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

Add one sachet of OPTIFAST® VLCD™ to 200-250ml of cold or warm water. Stir, blend or shake to dissolve. Do use boiling water. All prepared products should be tightly covered and consumed within 4 hours at room temperature or within 24 hours if refrigerated. Note: Do not change proportions. Follow preparation instructions. Discard any unfinished product that has been heated.

USAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Administration: Very Low Energy Diet: For Intensive Level of the program, replace all meals with three OPTIFAST® VLCD™ product per day. Additionally, consume a minimum of two litres of calorie-free fluid and at least two cups of low starch vegetables with one teaspoon of vegetable oil per day. A program of regular light exercise enhances wellbeing and the likelihood of success. One serve of OPTIFAST® VLCD™ Shake can be replaced with one serve of any other product in the OPTIFAST® VLCD™ range (Soups, Desserts, Bars).

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Store box in a dry, cool place. Contents not to be sold separately.

Safety Information

PRODUCT WARNINGS

PRECAUTIONS Individuals with recent myocardial infarction should be referred to a cardiologist to determine suitability for modified fasting. Individuals receiving medication for diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia or those on lithium therapy may require a reduction in dose or withdrawal of treatment whilst undergoing modified fasting. Such individuals should be monitored carefully in the first weeks of an OPTIFAST® VLCD™ Program. Individuals with a history of gout, porphyria, or hepatic, renal or gall bladder disease should also be monitored carefully by their healthcare professional. Individuals on lithium therapy require more frequent monitoring of blood lithium levels. Alcohol should not be consumed when using the OPTIFAST® VLCD™ Program MONITORING At the commencement of the program, individuals should be checked for normal renal and hepatic function and thereafter regular checks for weight, blood pressure and urinalysis by their doctor.

ADVERSE REACTIONS Initial transient effects have been observed: sensitivity to cold, dry skin, temporary rash, temporary hair loss, postural hypotension, fatigue, diarrhoea, constipation, muscle cramps, halitosis, irritability, menstrual disturbances. These are generally insufficient in magnitude or duration to warrant cessation of the program but check with your GP. IN some rare cases, numbness and the appearance of previously unsuspected gallstones have been reported. Rapid weight loss occasionally leads to higher serum uric acid levels and might precipitate an acute attack of gout in a predisposed individual. This may be ameliorated by ensuring adequate fluid intake and including one teaspoon of vegetable oil with the 2 cups of additional vegetables consumed daily. Always check any adverse symptoms with a doctor. Although the OPTIFAST® VLCD™ Program contains adequate electrolytes for the needs of most individuals, some individuals may become hyponatraemic or hypokalaemic, especially if they are receiving diuretic therapy. In such circumstances, electrolyte supplements may be required as directed by your healthcare professional.

Ingredients

ALLERGEN CONTAINS

Fish, Milk, Phenylalanine, Soy

ALLERGEN FREE FROM

Gluten

CONTAINS

Contains Milk, Soy and Fish. Contains Phenylalanine. Gluten Free

INGREDIENTS

Skimmed Milk Powder (31%), Milk Proteins [Calcium Caseinate (20%), Sodium Caseinate(10%)], Maltodextrin (Corn), Vegetable Oil (Canola, Sunflower), Cocoa Powder (5%), Minerals (Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Carbonate, Calcium Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate, Ferric Pyrophosphate, Copper Gluconate, Zinc Sulphate, Manganese Sulphate, Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenite, Chromium Chloride), VegetableGum (414), Fructo-oligosaccharide, Inulin, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Glucose Syrup (Corn), Sugar, Fish Oil, Emulsifiers (472c, Soy Lecithin,471), Sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame Potassium), Antioxidants (301, 304, 306), Flavour, Vitamins (Vitamin E Acetate, Nicotinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Ascorbate, PyridoxineHydrochloride, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Acetate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Phytomenadione, Cholecalciferol, Cyanocobalamin, Biotin). Contains Milk, Soy and Fish. Contains Phenylalanine. Gluten Free

NIP ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Niacin 8.7 mgNE (Average Quantity per Serving), 16.5 mgNE (Average Quantity per 100 g), 3.7 mgNE (Ave Qty per 100ml made up with 200mL water) Folate 110 µg (Average Quantity per Serving), 210 µg (Average Quantity per 100 g), 47 µg (Ave Qty per 100ml made up with 200mL water) Pantothenic Acid 2.7 mg (Average Quantity per Serving), 5 mg (Average Quantity per 100 g), 1.1 mg (Ave Qty per 100ml made up with 200mL water) Fluoride 340 mg (Average Quantity per Serving), 650 mg (Average Quantity per 100 g), 146 mg (Ave Qty per 100ml made up with 200mL water)