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Weight loss of significant magnitude in patients who are overweight or obese can reduce the incidence of chronic disease, such as cardiovascular disease.
Encouraging weight loss in overweight or obese patients can lead to better health outcomes.
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Weight loss of significant magnitude in patients who are overweight or obese can reduce the incidence of chronic disease, such as cardiovascular disease.
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Based on findings from the Look AHEAD study.
Source
The Health Risks of Obesity Have Not Been Exaggerated
John M. Jakicic et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2019
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