PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
OPTIFAST® by Nestlé is recommended for use under the supervision of a healthcare professional or dietitian.
Overview of the OPTIFAST® Program:- Clinically-proven, nutritionally complete, weight management programme
- Very low-calorie meal replacement plan
- Used in conjunction with comprehensive patient education and support
- Includes allowed vegetables and salad
- Usually a 26-week programme
Indicated for:
Adults with a BMI of 30 or higher, or a BMI of 27 plus weight-related co-morbidities such as:
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- High blood sugar levels
- Family history of heart disease
- Sleep apnoea
- Weight reduction prior to surgery
RECOMMENDED USAGE
OPTIFAST® is recommended for use under the supervision of a healthcare professional or dietitian.
COMPOSITION
Each box contains: 6 x 65g bars
Serving size: 1 bar (65g) | Amount per serving |
Energy | 950kJ |
227kCal | |
Protein | 20.8g |
Total Fat | 7.3g |
Saturated | 3.6g |
Monosaturated | 2.3g |
Polyunsaturated | 1.3g |
α-Linolenic acid | 172mg |
Linoleic acid | 1170mg |
Carbohydrate | 19.5g |
Sugars | 7.5g |
Lactose | 1.3g |
Glycerol | 3.3g |
Sorbitol | 4.3g |
Fibre | 5.9g |
polydextrose | 4.2g |
Sodium | 405mg |
Vitamin A | 338ug RE |
Thiamin | 0.46mg |
Riboflavin (B2) | 0.91mg |
Niacin | 11.7mg NE |
Pantothenic acid | 2.7mg |
Vitamin B6 | 0.9mg |
Biotin | 23ug |
Folic Acid | 130ug |
Vitamin B12 | 1.4ug |
Vitamin C | 39mg |
Vitamin D | 2.7ug |
Vitamin E | 5.2mg TE |
Vitamin K | 31.2ug |
Calcium | 420mg |
Copper | 0.7mg |
Iodine | 75ug |
Iron | 6.8mg |
Magnesium | 140mg |
Manganese | 1.1mg |
Phosphorus | 360mg |
Selenium | 26ug |
Zinc | 5.1mg |
Potassium | 715mg |
INGREDIENTS
Fructose glucose syrup (sugar beet), soy crisp (soy protein isolate, tapioca starch, salt), milk chocolate (17%) [sugar, cocoa solids (6.5%), whole milk powder, emulsifier (soy lecithin), flavour], soy nuts, soy protein isolate, minerals (tripotassium citrate, calcium phosphate, sodium phosphate, magnesium phosphate, trisodium citrate, magnesium carbonate, ferric pyrophosphate, potassium iodate, zinc oxide, sodium selenate, copper sulphate, manganese sulphate), Inulin, fruit preparation [ sugar, raspberry (0.6%), apple puree (0.4%), raspberry (0.6%) and cherry (0.2%) juice concentrate, fructose syrup, lactose (9%) (milk), vegetable fat, flavour, vegetable gum (440), food acid (330)], vegetable oil (rapeseed), vitamins (ascorbic acid, vitamin E acetate, nicotinamide, biotin, vitamin A acetate, calcium pantothenate, folic acid, cholecalciferol, pyridoxine, riboflavin, folic acid, thiamin, cyanocobalamin), food acid (330), flavour and emulsifier (soy lecithin)
Contains milk, soy and gluten
May contain tree nuts, peanuts and oats
Halaal certified
STORAGE
Store in a cool dry place (<25°C), away from sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.
PRODUCT FORM
Dietary Bars
WARNINGS/CONTRAINDICATION
Do not use this product if you have an allergy or sensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Very low calorie diets (800 calories/day) are not suitable for:
- Children under 18 years of age
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women
- Renal or liver failure
- Unstable angina
- Use with caution over 65 years old
Please review package insert (if available) for further information.