Is Proform suitable for
people with Diabetes?
Yes, Proform may be used by people
with diabetes. It contains carbohydrate
in the form of lactose and maltodextren
which break down to sugar in the
body. However if the person with
diabetes
is not eating normally, this additional
carbohydrate will simply replace the
carbohydrate they would normally
have eaten.
In addition to this Proform is a low
Glycaemic product. Blood sugar
levels can be controlled by choosing
low GI foods, therefore in general low
GI diets are good for people with
diabetes. The Glycaemic Index is a
measure of how quickly the sugar in
a food is converted to sugar in our
body. It ranges from 1 - 100. A high
GI (say > 70) means that the food will
break down quickly to sugar, a low GI
(say<50) means the food will break
down to sugar more slowly. We
advise that people with diabetes
obtain advice from a dietician before
adding Proform to their diet.
What is the Glycaemic
Index or GI of Proform?
At present the Glycaemic Index of
Proform is:
Neutral Proform = 45
Vanilla Proform = 42
We are currently in the process of
getting Proform retested using the
new formula. This is just to revalidate
the results they should remain the
same as the sugar content of the
products is similar to the old formula.
Is Proform suitable for
children?
Proform is suitable for children as
long as they have been introduced to
cows milk. It is best to ask your
doctor or dietician what quantity
should be taken. As a guide 30g of
Proform will give an additional 7g of
protein.
Is Proform suitable for
Infants?
No. Proform is not designed for infants
less than 3 years old.
How much Proform should
a person have per day?
To use Proform as a Formulated Meal
Replacement it is recommended that
60g of Proform be added to 200ml of
water. The amount needed to use
Proform as a supplement depends
on the person and their needs. An
aged person who is undernourished
and is not able to eat normally may
require 50g – 60g per day (which
gives 12g-14g added protein). A child
may only need 30g of Proform per day
(which gives an additional 7g protein).
It is best to ask the doctor or dietician
how much you should have.
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Is Proform lactose free?
No. Proform contains lactose, the natural
sugar found in milk because it contains
milk powder.
Does Proform contain fibre?
No, there is no fibre in Proform.
Why is the salt/sodium level
so high in neutral Proform?
The sodium (salt) in Proform is added to
enable the powder to dissolve easily in a
variety of foods. The sodium level is higher
in the neutral Proform where solubility
in a range of foods is important, where as
Vanilla Proform only needs to dissolve in
milk or water. For most people who need
a supplement like Proform, their total food
intake is already low and the additional
sodium is likely to be insignificant. Patients
who are on a low sodium diet should take
into account the sodium contained in Proform.
How much fat does Proform
contain?
Proform contains a very small proportion
of fat, contributing only 8% of energy. Most
people who need Proform are concerned
about increasing their intake of calories or
energy, so the fat in Proform provides
necessary calories.
Is Proform suitable for body
builders?
Yes, body builders tend to have very
specific dietary beliefs which means,
that they seek very specific ingredients
to enhance performance. Proform contains
excellent quality protein which provides
the specific amino acids sometimes
sought by body builders. Proform is
an excellent product for increasing total
protein intake if this is recommended.
Daily dosage should ideally be advised
by a sports dietician, according to an
individuals needs. Protein content is 24.4g
per 100g of Proform Powder. The average
adult protein requirement is 0.75g per kg
of body weight per day. i.e. an average
70kg man needs 52.5g protein. (the
average Australian already eats much more
than this however, hence protein is NOT
insufficient in the average person’s diet)
Why do we need Protein?
Proteins are long chain structures made up
of individual ‘building blocks’ called amino
acids. They are essential to the growth,
maintenance and repair of all cells within
the body; they are also involved in
metabolic processes (immune cells,
enzymes for digestion and metabolism,
hormones for body regulation such as
insulin). Without protein, we are unable
to repair wounds, fight infection, maintain
muscle structure, grow and many other
essential life processes.
What are good food sources
of Protein?
Most animal foods are good sources
of protein and are eaten by the healthy
population in adequate amounts. i.e. All
meats, poultry, seafood, eggs, cheese
and other dairy products. Some plant
foods also contain protein, such as
legumes (split peas, beans of all kinds)
and lentils, nuts and nut pastes.
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