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ABSTRACT Increasing rates of overweight and obesity in the United States have resulted in increasing calls for weight loss. However, weight cycling—repeated weight gain after attempts at weight loss—has been associated with an increased risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and all-cause mortality. Clinicians should be aware of the risks associated with weight cycling when recommending weight loss. Lifestyle modifications can reduce risks associated with obesity and are more readily measured.
Elizabeth Maupin (Tue,) studied this question.