Low Calorie Diet (LCD)

The success of your business depends on having the resources you need to enhance dieter weight loss, streamline operations for increased efficiency and maximize program awareness to build census. Robard can help!

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Medically supervised program for patients who are moderately to morbidly obese
Patients lose 3-5 lbs per week
Meal replacements are the sole source of nutrition during active Weight Loss Phase
Combines the VLCD dietary regimen with nutrition, behavior modification, and exercise education and counseling
Supervised by a physician led team of healthcare professionals

Robard offers two medically supervised Very Low Calorie Diet programs – New Direction and NutriMed.

Let's compare them.

Medically supervised or clinician directed options available
For individuals with less than 40 lbs to lose or for those who are unable to commit to a Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) program
Patients lose 2-3 lbs per week
Teaches patients to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle through nutritious eating, behavior change, and exercise
Incorporates grocery foods with meal replacements or protein supplements

Robard offers two medically supervised Low Calorie Diet programs – New Direction and Advanced Health Systems.

Let's compare them.

	New Direction VLCD	NutriMed VLCD
Daily Eating Occassions	4	7
Daily Carbohydrate Consumption	<50g	<60g
Orientation and Weekly Meetings	Group	Individual
Products	Hot and Cold Drinks, Puddings,Shakes, Soups, Bar	Bars, Fruit Drink, Pudding Shakes, Soups, Smoothies
Product Nutritionals	200 calories 27g protein	100-160 calories 15g protein
Private Label Program (PLP) Available	No	Yes
Eligible for Internet Distribution	No	Yes (if PLP customer)
Staff Requirements	Physician/Center Manager	Physician
Training	Onsite	Over-the-phone

In addition to our proven weight management programs, we’ll provide your center with the resources needed to maximize program awareness, increase efficiency, and enhance dieter weight loss.

Here's how...

	New Direction LCD	Advanced Health Systems LCD (Medical/Non-Medical)
Daily Eating Occassions	3	6
Daily Carbohydrate Consumption	Varies	Varies
Orientation and Weekly Meetings	Individual and Group	Individual
Products	ND Meal Replacements, ND Bars	Pudding Shakes, Bars, Entrees, Snacks, Soups, etc.
Product Nutritionals	900-1100 Calories 14-27g protein	1500 calories 10-15g protein
Private Label Program (PLP) Available	No	Yes
Eligible for Internet Distribution	No	Yes (if PLP customer)
Staff Requirements	Physician, Program Manager, and RD	Medical: Physician Non-Medical: Program Manager
Training	Onsite	Over-the-phone

In addition to our proven weight management programs, we’ll provide your center with the resources needed to maximize program awareness, increase efficiency, and enhance dieter weight loss.

Here's how...

The success of your business depends on having the resources you need, so you’ll be assigned an experienced Business Development Manager (BDM) to assist you through your 30 day implementation process and support you throughout your relationship with Robard.

Your BDM will also help you leverage our collection of operations, staff enrichment, and marketing tools to help you successfully and continuously grow your business.

These inlcude:

Marketing: Counter displays, flyers, newsletters, letters, posters, postcards, and more
Staff Training: Live monthly training calls and quarterly webcasts, an archive of previous training sessions, kits, phone scripts, and operational tracking forms
Patient Education: Worksheets to help patients better manage their eating, exercise, and lifestyle behaviors
Private Label Program: Brand your logo on our entire line of products and materials

However, no program is complete without great tasting nutritional products...

...And we have those too!

With more than 100 different meal replacement and protein supplement products, including pudding shakes, bars, smoothies, entrees, drinks, snacks, and more, we provide you with a variety of options for increased dieter retention and weight loss.

From convenient on-the-go products, to gourmet dinners, our nutritionally complete, high protein, low carbohydrate products complete the program.

In our searchable product catalog, you’ll find pictures and nutrition information for each of our products, and can search or filter by product features, dietary restrictions, meal type, and more!

Now that you know about our programs, products, and services, let’s quickly cover how you can Get Started!

Step One: Laying the Foundation

During this period, you have placed your first order for Robard products and your complete program materials are on the way.

Step Two: Developing the Program

You and your staff members will delve into the program materials and establish how the program will work in your center.

Step Three: Preparing for Launch

As you prepare for the launch of your program, you will track key operating statistics and review staff progress, concerns, and questions.

Step Four: Launch the Program

The launch of your program is the final step of the implementation process, but the work and growth is ongoing. You'll constantly update your procedures to improve patient outcomes and the reach of your program.

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