Healthcare Professional Resources Centre
Intermittent Fasting Protocol
Our protocol detailing how OPTIFAST VLCD products can be used in a 5:2 Style program for those wanting to take a more intermittent approach to weight loss. Ketosis is not induced and there are no limitations on time the diet can be followed.
Study Summary: Choosing and following a very low-calorie diet program in Australia
A quasi-mixed methods study to understand experiences, barriers, and facilitators in a self-initiated environment.
Pre-bariatric Surgery Patient Brochure
A5 brochure for patients detailing VLCD diet prior to bariatric surgery.
OPTIFAST VLCD New Zealand Product Range Card
An A2 card detailing the full New Zealand OPTIFAST VLCD product range’s ingredients list and nutritional information. Updated 2020.
OPTIFAST VLCD Australia Product Range Card
An A2 card detailing the full Australia OPTIFAST VLCD product range’s ingredients list and nutritional information. Updated 2020.
Medical Practitioner Referral Letter
This is a resource for your client, that they can give to their General Practitioner once you have placed them on the OPTIFAST VLCD Program. It flags any monitoring that may be required.
Clinical Treatment Protocol
The clinical treatment protocol for OPTIFAST VLCD Program. This protocol details all you need to know on how to recommend and use the OPTIFAST VLCD Program. Version 2 (Updated 2020).
Permitted Foods and Condiments
List of allowed foods, drinks & condiments for meal inspiration on the Intensive level that healthcare professionals can provide to their clients.
Sample Meal Plan Maintenance
Sample meal plan for the Maintenance Level that healthcare professionals can provide to their clients.
Sample Meal Plan Intensive
A sample meal plan for the Intensive Level that healthcare professionals can provide to their clients.
Sample Meal Plan Active 1
Sample meal plan for the Active 1 Level that healthcare professionals can provide to their clients.
Sample Meal Plan Active 2
Sample meal plan for the Active 2 Level that healthcare professionals can provide to their clients.
Intensive Level Recipe Suggestions
A brochure to provide consumers information on the Intestive Level of OPTIFAST VLCD Program, including tasty way to prepare meals using vegetables.
General Patient OPTIFAST Program Information
A brochure to provide consumers information on the use of the OPTIFAST VLCD Program.
OPTIFAST use in Pre-Surgery Patients
Our protocol detailing use of OPTIFAST VLCD use pre & post- surgery. Version 2 (Updated 2020).
OPTIFAST use in Fertility Patients
Our protocol detailing OPTIFAST VLCD use in the dietary management of overweight and obesity in female and male infertility, pregnancy, inter and postpartum, endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome patients.
Managing Complex Cases Download
These guidelines replace the previously titled "Co -Morbidity Guidelines" and provide guidance on managing obesity for those with co-morbid conditions, such as heart failure, renal disease, and Type 1 & 2 diabetes. Version 2 (Updated 2020).
