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Findings

• Critical micronutrient deficiencies: 94.7% of participants fell below recommended intakes for vitamin D and potassium; 81.6% for iron; and 78.9% for magnesium and copper
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• Universal fibre shortfall: All 100% of participants consumed less than half the recommended 30 g/day, with a mean intake of only 14.5 g/day
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• Inadequate protein for muscle preservation: While mean protein intake met general guidelines, 44.7% fell below recommended levels and only 10.5% achieved the 1.2–1.5 g/kg/day needed to preserve lean mass during weight loss
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• Widespread nutritional inadequacy: Participants demonstrated broad shortfalls across macro- and micronutrients relative to UK Dietary Reference Values, highlighting the need for structured nutritional support alongside GLP-1 therapy
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• Severely reduced energy intake: Mean daily energy intake was 1,337 kcal/day, with 89.5% of participants falling below their estimated requirements