Meal Replacements Work to Increase Weight Loss

Meal Replacements Work to Increase Weight Loss. Meal replacements in a medically supervised weight loss program are successful in facilitating weight loss, according to a new study. The study assessed weight outcomes, behavioral data and side effects for obese patients enrolled in an intensive behavioral weight loss program. Patients either consumed five shakes daily or three shakes and two shelf-stable entrees daily. Patients in the Medically Supervised option lost an average of 43.4 pounds in 19 weeks. Patients in the Healthy Solutions option lost an average of 37.5 pounds in 18 weeks. The study also found that patient compliance, accountability and commitment with the support of a structured program increases weight loss success.Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Aug. 2009