When buying meal replacements, don't forget to focus on energy and protein content

In recent years, with the enhancement of consumers' health awareness and the acceleration of the pace of life, meal replacement foods have gradually entered the public eye
.
With its low calorie and satiety characteristics, meal replacement foods have attracted the attention
of consumers, especially those who lose weight.
In order to help consumers scientifically understand meal replacement foods, the Zhejiang Provincial Market Supervision Bureau recently issued consumption tips
.

Meal replacement food refers to a formula pre-packaged food specially processed and formulated to meet the nutritional needs of one or two meals a day during adult weight control, taking into account the basic balance of reducing dietary energy intake and supplying important nutrients, and the packaging of general meal replacement food is designed
according to meals.
At present, meal replacement foods on the market can be divided into solid meal replacement foods, liquid meal replacement foods and meal replacement foods
that combine the two.

As for how to choose meal replacement food, the Zhejiang Provincial Market Supervision Bureau reminds consumers that they should buy meal replacement food
from regular supermarkets, e-commerce platforms and other channels.
When purchasing, you should pay attention to the following two points: First, carefully check the food label and ingredient list, pay special attention to the content of energy, protein, dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals in the nutrition facts table, and calculate whether the nutrient supply of each meal meets the requirements
of meal replacement.
Second, if the meal replacement food claims to have a "weight loss" function, its label must have a "blue hat" logo, and do not trust and buy
meal replacement products that claim to help lose weight without the "blue hat" logo.

At the same time, experts remind consumers to pay attention to the following three points when eating meal replacement foods: First, long-term consumption of meal replacement foods may cause malnutrition or other health risks, and it is recommended to do so under the guidance of a doctor or dietitian; Second, meal replacement foods cannot replace the nutritional balance of the daily diet, and it is still necessary to drink milk, drink more water, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and ensure the intake of protein, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients; Third, pregnant women, nursing mothers, infants, adolescents and the elderly should not eat meal replacement foods
.