General
General Protocol Questions
- When calculating the macros, why do we only use weight and gender?
- Why does new Phase 1 journal not have blood pressure and sugar fields?
- Are there some recommendations for transitioning a current phase 2-3 patients? A current phase 4 patient? Could they just have patient fill out a food record based on their current journal? What if a phase 4 patient is already getting significantly more t
- When can we reintroduce intense exercise levels?
- The whole “Pick a Team” concept seems too good to be true. How can we just “ignore” the carbs and fats on food items that fall into a “team protein” food?
- In Stabilization, will coaches now be required to menu plan?
- How would the alternatives phases be implemented in these changes?
- Does it make a difference whether they are using restricted IP food or not? Still 1 protein and no carb value either way?
- In the carb column of the Stabilization sheet – unlimited non-starch veggies with a minimum of 4 cups per day – are these over and above the 40 net carbs? Could this provide too many carbs and calories? If they have a minimum of 4 cups of Rutabaga it will
- How long should someone stay on Phase 2?
- If we’re going straight to full caloric intake in Stabilization Phase (Phase Two), what is the difference from that to Maintenance (Phase Three) other than extra support handouts and 17 visits over the next twelve months?
- The protein portion has changed in the US from 8 oz. to 4-6 oz, but remained 8 oz. in Canada. Why is this?
- Are the supplements/micro-nutrition mandatory in Stabilization (Phase 2)?
- Why is Step-down only one week?
- Why were these changes made to the Protocol?
- Are there any benefits to consuming a restricted product every day?
- Why is a restricted food no longer mandatory?