Is 1000 kcal a day too much? The dangerous truth about very-low-calorie diets
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Experts unanimously agree that for the vast majority of adults, consuming only 1000 kcal a day is not a safe or sustainable strategy for weight management and can lead to serious health complications. This level of severe calorie restriction, often referred to as a Very Low-Calorie Diet (VLCD), forces the body into a state of deprivation, triggering adverse physiological responses.
