Metabolic adaptation drives weight regain1,2
Weight loss due to calorie restriction may cause the body to react by slowing the metabolism and altering appetite-regulating hormones in a process called metabolic adaptation, making long-term weight management difficult.1,2
The value of weight loss
Obesity is associated with multiple comorbidities, some of which can be improved through weight loss3,4
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References
1. Sumithran P, Prendergast LA, Delbridge E, et al. Long-term persistence of hormonal adaptations to weight loss. N Engl J Med. 2011;365(17):1597-1604.
2. Lam YY, Ravussin E. Analysis of energy metabolism in humans: a review of methodologies. Mol Metab. 2016;5(11):1057-1071.
3. Bays HE, Seger JC, Primack C, et al. Obesity algorithm 2016-2017. Presented by the Obesity Medicine Association. Accessed June 9, 2018. https://obesitymedicine.org/obesity-algorithm.
4. Ryan DH, Yockey SR. Weight loss and improvement in comorbidity: differences at 5%, 10%, 15%, and over. Curr Obes Rep. 2017;6(2):187-194.
5. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): People with certain medical conditions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Updated September 11, 2020. Accessed September 18, 2020. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-with-medical-conditions.html.
6. Richardson S, Hirsch JS, Narasimhan M, et al. Presenting characteristics, comorbidities, and outcomes among 5700 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in the New York City area.
