A 27-year-old patient with hypothyroidism is referred to the dietitian for dietary consultation. Advised to follow Calorie-restricted meals
What is calorie restricted meals?
The calorie-restricted diet (CR) is an eating pattern in which food consumption is reduced by 20 to 40% of daily caloric requirements but vital nutrients are met.
- Calories are the body's primary source of energy, and they are derived from the three macronutrients present in food and beverages: carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
- The calorie-restricted diet encourages the consumption of nutrient-dense foods while limiting the consumption of high-calorie, low-nutrient meals such as processed foods and fast foods.
The typical Okinawan diet for example, contains most of the
- soy (as tofu and miso soup), and seaweed,
- with smaller amounts of fish,
- lean animal proteins and animal fat,
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