Why Fitness Over Weight Loss May Be the Best Way to Curb Obesity Risks

One of the biggest dangers of a weight-loss focus is weight cycling. New research suggests that prompting more activity instead of focusing on weight loss could address obesity in better ways.

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Healthy Eating To Curb Obesity Risks, Researchers Call for Fitness Over Weight Loss According to the CDC, the adult obesity epidemic continues to climb steadily, despite greater awareness and emphasis on weight loss. Unsurprisingly, recent research confirms we've been taking the wrong approach. Researchers found mortality risk was lower with physical activity than weight loss. Here's what this means for you. READ NOW Nuts Do Not Lead to Weight Gain, After All READ NOW  › How to Spot and Protect Yourself From Weight-Loss Scams READ NOW  › Food and Mood: How Your Diet Affects Your Mental Health READ NOW  › Recipe: Rosemary and Olive Oil Roasted Cashews READ NOW  › EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK The 8 Best Probiotic Foods, According to a Dietitian READ NOW  › Get Delicious Recipes Delivered to Your Inbox ONE-TAP SIGN UP  › RECIPES OF THE WEEK Blood Orange and Quinoa Kale Salad READ NOW  › Ginger Asparagus Chicken Stir Fry READ NOW  › 30 Easy Mediterranean Diet Recipes READ NOW  › Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Eating newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 © 2021 Verywellhealth.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy