Can a sixteen year old use any of the Cambridge Diet weight loss programmes?
Yes, but not the Sole Source or 790 kcal programmes without their doctors involvement. Children between the ages of 14 and 18 should be encouraged to follow healthy eating advice given in Balance of Good Health (Health Education Authority) and to increase levels of activity. If this is unsuccessful, then a Cambridge programme with food (1000 to 1500 kcal) can be followed. The recommendations for this programme are very specific, carefully structured and easy to follow. The involvement of the childs parent or guardian should be encouraged wherever possible. If a lower calorie (Sole Source or 790 kcal) programme is specifically requested, then parental involvement is necessary, and the doctor should be consulted and kept informed of progress. Young people require lots of support to keep them motivated, to ensure they follow the programme correctly and to achieve a realistic stable weight long term.
