Cutting down your calorie intake to 1,200 calories is a popular weight loss method, but it may be unsuitable for most people. This article reviews 1,200-calorie diets and covers their potential benefits and downsides.
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-Calorie Diet Review Does It Work for Weight Loss Subscribe Nutrition Evidence Based Written by Jillian Kubala MS RD on June Medically reviewed Grant Tinsley PhD What it isWeight lossBenefitsDownsidesAlternativesBottom lineSome people follow -calorie diet plans to promote fat loss and reach their goal weight as quickly possible While s true that cutting calories is an effective way lose research shows reducing calorie intake too drastically isn t good long-term health or This article reviews diets covers the potential benefits downsides associated with low dietary patterns Share Pinterest a A of eating limits number daily you consume considered because provides significantly fewer than most average adults need maintain Many healthcare providers including doctors dietitians prescribe go-to strategy common recommendation spark decrease per day usually translates adult women men Note at end recommended ranges Some researchers categorize deliver between while very are categorized These 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