Myths
Some popular beliefs attached to weight loss have been shown to either have less effect on weight loss than commonly believed or are actively unhealthy. According to Harvard Health, the idea of metabolic rate being the "key to weight" is "part truth and part myth" as while metabolism does affect weight loss, external forces such as diet and exercise have an equal effect. They also commented that the idea of changing ones rate of metabolism is under debate. Diet plans in fitness magazines are also often believed to be effective but may actually be harmful by limiting the daily intake of important calories and nutrients which can be detrimental depending on the person and are even capable of driving individuals away from weight loss. Health effects
Obesity increases health risks, including diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, to name a few. Reduction of obesity lowers those risks. A 1-kg loss of body weight has been associated with an approximate 1-mm Hg drop in blood pressure. Intentional weight loss is associated with cognitive performance improvements in overweight and obese individuals. See also
Anorexia
Cigarette smoking for weight loss
Dieting
Physical exercise
Weight gain

References
External links

Weight loss  at Curlie
Health benefits of losing weight By IQWiG at PubMed Health
Weight-control Information Network Archived 12 February 2015 at the Wayback Machine  U.S. National Institutes of Health
Nutrition in cancer care By NCI at PubMed Health
Unintentional weight loss
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See also
Beta-lactam antibiotic
Flucloxacillin


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