A Responsible and Safe Weight-Loss Program A responsible and safe weight-loss program should be able to document for you the five following features: 1. The diet should be safe. It should include all of the Recommended Daily Allowances (RDAs) for vitamins, minerals, and protein. The weight-loss diet should be low in calories (energy) only, not in essential foodstuffs. 2. The weight-loss program should be directed towards a slow, steady weight loss unless your doctor feels your health …showed first 75 words of 786 total…

…showed last 75 words of 786 total…and protein are also required on the food label because people with certain medical conditions need this information. Daily Values (near the bottom of the label) This shows what the actual recommendations are for a person who requires 2000 or 2500 calories per day. Calories per gram This tells you that fat is 9 calories per gram and carbohydrates and protein are both 4 calories per gram. Therefore, fat has over twice as many calories as carbohydrates and protein.