Research
Adherence
Weight-inclusive, non-diet approaches (e.g., HAES) improve metabolic and psychological health outcomes without requiring weight loss, whereas weight-focused approaches may perpetuate stigma and weight cycling.
You can improve your health without losing weight. Focus on behaviors like moving your body, eating nutrient-dense foods, and managing stress. These 'weight-inclusive' strategies can improve blood pressure, lipids, and mental well-being, even if the scale doesn't change.
GoodSupportsMEDIUM confidence
Evidence looking at the impact of weight-inclusive, nondiet or weight-neutral interventions... reveal improvements in some metabolic indices... and psychological domains... Chronic dieting behaviour often leads to weight cycling, resulting in higher weights compared with baseline
Why this rating
Based on systematic reviews, though the paper notes limitations in generalizability (small samples, specific demographics).
Source
Emerging insights in weight management and prevention: implications for practice and research
Éric Doucet et al. · Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism · 2020
narrative_reviewCited 8×
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