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Consequences of Rapid Weight Loss

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Rapid weight loss is associated with significant positive consequences including resolution of obesity related comorbidities and improvement of overall health and quality of life. However, rapid weight loss may have negative consequences with life threatening repercussions. This chapter summarizes commonly utilized methods of weight loss and both positive and negative consequences of rapid weight loss.

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Zhang, N., Lo, I., Kaul, A. (2014). Consequences of Rapid Weight Loss. In: Fantuzzi, G., Braunschweig, C. (eds) Adipose Tissue and Adipokines in Health and Disease. Nutrition and Health. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-62703-770-9_14

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