There is good news for those who can lose and maintain weight loss of 10%
Research has now confirmed that 10% body weight loss is required to reduce the risk of death. This can be achieved with intensive diets and exercise in up to 20% of people. The Look AHEAD study randomised delivery of intensive lifestyle and normal care for 5,000 patients over 10 years. Only one in five patients lost more than 10% of their weight, but it was this subgroup that had a lower risk of dying and the largest improvements in diseases associated with being overweight.
Lifestyle options will be the appropriate starting point for the majority of people who are overweight and trying to lose weight and Professor Carel Le Roux and his team at Medfit offer a range of lifestyle solutions that combine exercise and diet. Find out more...
