Patent ID: 8685918
Filing Date: 2014-04-01
Classification: A23L,A23V

Abstract:
1. A method for losing weight, the method being effective for the treatment of an obese individual, the method comprising: administering nutrients in the form of a protein solution to the individual by enteral feeding throughout a first time segment of a predetermined time period, wherein the protein solution is formulated to be devoid of sugar, maintaining a nutritional protocol for a second time segment and a third time segment of the predetermined time period wherein the second time segment and the third time segments are distinct from and immediately follow the first time segment in sequential order, wherein the nutritional protocol during the second time segment includes administering, by oral feeding, a mixed protein diet comprising a drinkable solution and solid food, wherein the nutritional protocol during the third time segment includes administering, by oral feeding, a balanced, low-calorie food regimen, determining the total grams of protein to be administered during each 24 hours of the first, second and third time segments to be equal to the weight of the individual multiplied by 1.2 for a female individual and 1.5 for a male individual, and administering the determined amount of protein during each 24 hours of the first, second and third time segments and wherein the balanced, low-calorie food regimen is defined as including calories being derived from about 50% from carbohydrates; 35% from protein and 15% from lipids.