|
Everybody's nutritional needs are different.
How many calories you need depends on your age, sex, activity level, lean body mass and weight loss goals. Protein needs also vary, with body size. And everybody needs enough fibre, fluid, vitamins and minerals for overall good health. When you place your order with Trim-A-Weigh, your food choices are adjusted according to your required calorie (energy) level. The full program provides adequate protein, vitamins and minerals for the average customer. All meals and eating plans have been formulated under guidance from our Accredited Practising Dietitian, Katherine Warth. Here are the overall goals for each of the three meals. Snacks are included on the 1200 and 1400kcal plans to achieve the desired energy level.
Guidelines for special nutritional needs:
Diabetes: choose multigrain bread options for lunches. All dinner meals are suitable.
Cholesterol: check total daily fat level is below 40g. Sausage and cheese-based dishes not suitable.
Hypertension: choose meals that are below 600mg sodium.
Gluten-free: these meals are marked § Please advise of other special dietary needs.
Nutrient Goals for Trim-A-Weigh meals Breakfast Includes daily skim milk allowance
Includes daily skim milk allowance Energy content: maximum 350kcals(1470kJ) |
| Protein: |
12-16g |
| Fat: |
<10g |
| Carbohydrate: |
20-40g |
| Sodium: |
<400mg |
Lunch Energy content: maximum 350 kcals (1470kJ) |
| Protein: |
8-16g |
| Fat: |
10-12g |
| Carbohydrate: |
25-40g |
| Sodium: |
<600mg |
Dinner Energy content: 300-400 kcals (1260- 1680kJ) |
| Protein: |
24-32g |
| Fat: |
15-18g |
| Carbohydrate: |
<45g |
| Sodium: |
<600mg |
|