Research
Metabolic adaptation
Many observational studies have shown an association between variation in body weight and increased morbidity and mortality.
Weight variation may be linked to health risks, warranting monitoring.
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Many observational studies have shown an association between variation in body weight and increased morbidity and mortality.
Why this rating
Based on observational studies.
Source
Weight cycling. National Task Force on the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity
Richard L. Atkinson et al. · JAMA · 1994
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