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  • Nutrition Science
  • Obesity Management

Background:

  • Formula diets, using meal replacements, enable effective weight reduction and improve obesity-related conditions.
  • Their composition aids adherence to calorie targets and ensures nutrient supply during energy restriction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the applications and challenges of formula diets in weight management.
  • To identify optimization potential for enhancing acceptance and reach.

Main Methods:

  • Review of evidence from randomized controlled studies.
  • Analysis of adherence factors, including monotony and social aspects.
  • Consideration of integration into multimodal treatment approaches.

Main Results:

  • Formula diets facilitate rapid weight loss and improve comorbidities.
  • Adherence challenges include monotony and social restrictions.
  • Integration with nutritional counseling, physical activity, and psychological support is crucial for sustainability.

Conclusions:

  • Formula diets are effective for weight reduction but require a comprehensive strategy for long-term success.
  • Expanding product variety and incorporating digital tools can improve acceptance and accessibility.
  • Emerging applications include combination with incretin-based anti-obesity medications.