Israel Health Ministry issues warning against heavily advertised low energy diet

Memorandum issued by the head of public health services says extremely low calorie diets usually include a supplement that is supposed to reduce appetite and weight, and constitute a health hazard.

By Dan Even | 19:44 12.08.12 |

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The Health Ministry has issued an official warning against low energy diets recently advertised in various media outlets, which offer a menu including less than 500 calories a day.

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Israel Health Ministry issues warning against heavily advertised low energy diet

Memorandum issued by the head of public health services says extremely low calorie diets usually include a supplement that is supposed to reduce appetite and weight, and constitute a health hazard.

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