ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Very-low-calorie diet

Hey kiddo! So, a very-low-calorie diet is when you eat very, very little food. It's like when you're playing with your toys, and you only have a few of them.

Now, when we grow up, we need more food to give us energy, but some adults need to lose weight or be healthier, so they try a very-low-calorie diet. This means they eat only about 800 calories each day instead of the usual 2000 calories.

It's important to remember that even though this may help some people lose weight faster, it's not healthy for everyone. Eating very little food can make us feel weak, tired, and not as smart as we usually are. That's why it's so important to talk to a doctor or nutritionist before trying this type of diet. They can help us make sure we're getting all the nutrients that we need.

So, in summary, a very-low-calorie diet is eating very little food to lose weight but only for grown-ups that have talked to a doctor.