SlimFast
SlimFast
SlimFast (/slɪmˈfæst/) is a U.S.-based company that produces weight management products known for their meal replacement shakes, bars, and snacks.
Etymology
The name "SlimFast" is a portmanteau of the English words "slim," meaning thin or small in width, and "fast," referring to speed or quickness. This suggests the company's aim to help consumers lose weight quickly.
History
SlimFast was founded by S. Daniel Abraham in 1977 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The company's primary product line, including meal replacement shakes, was established to aid in weight loss by replacing high-calorie meals with controlled portions.
Products
The SlimFast product line includes meal replacement shakes, bars, snacks, and packaged meals. All products are designed to be low in calories and high in nutrients, providing a balanced diet for individuals aiming to lose weight.
Diet Plan
The SlimFast diet plan, also known as the SlimFast 3.2.1. Plan, involves consuming three snacks, two meal replacement shakes or bars, and one balanced meal per day. This plan is designed to reduce calorie intake while still providing necessary nutrients.
Related Terms
- Meal replacement: A pre-packaged food (bar or shake) intended to replace one or more daily meals.
- Weight loss: The reduction of total body mass due to loss of fluid, body fat, or lean mass.
- Dieting: The practice of eating food in a regulated way to decrease, maintain, or increase body weight.
- Nutrition: The science that interprets the nutrients and other substances in food in relation to maintenance, growth, reproduction, health, and disease of an organism.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on SlimFast
- Wikipedia's article - SlimFast
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