Research
Metabolic adaptation
Weight loss in individuals with obesity can improve metabolic outcomes.
Practitioners should recognize that while weight loss may improve metabolic health, its effects on mortality are uncertain.
StrongSupportsmedium confidence
Although weight loss in an individual with obesity can improve metabolic outcomes, the impacts on mortality are less clear.
Why this rating
The claim is based on a narrative review of existing research.
Source
Body Mass Index, Obesity, and Mortality—Part II
Lisa Sanders et al. · Nutrition Today · 2023
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