Medically Monitored OPTIFAST^® Program

The OPTIFAST® Program OPTIFAST® What is included? Medically Monitored Program Non-Medically Monitored Program Conventional Food Program Maintenance

• Must have at least 50 pounds of fat to lose
• Rapid weight loss (1-2% of body weight per week)
• Less than 1000 calories per day during Phase I and half of Phase II
• 6 to 12 weeks on OPTIFAST^®(Phase I) meal replacements
• 6 to 12 weeks transitioning from OPTIFAST^® to conventional food (Phase II)
• Weekly group sessions facilitated by a behaviorist, dietitian or an exercise specialist
• Weekly interview with a registered nurse
• Medical monitoring required

Medical Monitoring

• Consuming less than 1000 calories per day requires medical monitoring
• Weekly physician visits the first four weeks of the program and then every other week
• Lab work