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Weight loss produces a significant reduction in cardiovascular risk factors and improvements in self-esteem and function.
Encouraging weight loss can lead to improved health outcomes for patients.
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Weight loss produces a significant reduction in cardiovascular risk factors, prevention of disease, and improvements in self-esteem and function.
Why this rating
The claim is supported by a broad consensus in the literature.
Source
Pharmacologic Therapy For Obesity
Lorenna Rodrigues Silva Sombra et al. · StatPearls · 2021
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