• A person may intentionally lose weight for health benefits or body image. However, weight loss can also be a side effect of a medication or a symptom of disease.

    Obesity brings with it serious health risks, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure, so losing weight can be important for your health.MedicineNet: ...weight loss important? A balanced diet combined with an exercise program is the best choice for sustainable, healthy weight loss.MedicineNet: How do you...

    1. Experts recommend losing one to one and a half pounds per weekMedicineNet: How Fast...?
    2. Weight loss drugs can help but many have serious side effectsMayo Clinic: Weight-loss drugs
    3. To lose weight, consume fewer calories than you burn through exercise and daily activitiesMedicineNet: How do you...
    4. A healthy weight can help control cholesterol and high blood pressure, and may aid in the prevention of arthritis and some cancersMedicineNet: ...weight loss important?
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