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for adequate nutntion with kigh satiety
on 900 calories a day—mthout appetite depressants
DIETARY FOR WEIGHT CONTROL
adequate nutrition
One-half pound of Metrecal powder,
the daily 900-calorie feeding, pro-
vides 70 grams of protein plus vita-
mins and minerals to meet M.D.R.
impressive clinical results
in simple overweight: In one study,1
patients on the Metrecal 900-calorie
program for 2 to 30 weeks showed
a weight loss per patient of 3 to 5
pounds weekly during the initial
weeks and 2 to 2í4 pounds per patient
per week thereafter.
in overweight complicated by illness:
In 42 overweight patients,2 some with
serious medical disorders, the 900-
calorie daily Metrecal program pro-
vided an average total weight loss of
6.3 pounds per patient during the
first week. No significant complica-
tions were encountered.
excellent patient cooperation
This was attributed to the high sa-
tiety of Metrecal, its simplicity of use
and palatability with no calorie count-
ing or menu planning required.1-2
flexibility in use
Metrecal may also be used for one or
two meals a day or as the total diet
two or three days a week.
easy to use
For a full day’s supply, patients
merely mix Vi pound of Metrecal
powder with a quart of water. For
variety, Metrecal is available in Plain,
Chocolate and Butterscótch flavors.
references
(1) Tullis, I. E: Initial Experiences with a
Simple Weight Control Formula, to be pub-
lished. (2) Roberts, H. J.: Eílective Long-
Term Weight-Reduction—A Therapeutic
Breakthrough, to be published.
Mead Johnson
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