A new study has found that exercise is more effective than diet for people with “diet-resistant” obesity. This means that for people who have a hard time losing weight with dieting, exercise is especially important for them.
Key Findings
- Exercise is more effective than diet for people with “diet-resistant” obesity.
- Exercise improves the way muscles use energy and helps people lose weight.
- Obesity is a risk factor for many chronic diseases.
Recommendations
- People with “diet-resistant” obesity should focus on exercise rather than diet.
- People with obesity should talk to their doctor about a personalized treatment plan.
- People with obesity should make lifestyle changes to improve their health, such as eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise.
The study looked at a group of 20 women with obesity who did a closely supervised exercise program for six weeks.
“The results showed that exercise improves the way their muscles use energy and helps them lose weight.”
This is important because obesity is a risk factor for many chronic diseases and many people have a hard time losing weight.
The researchers hope that this study will help create personalized treatment plans for people with difficult-to-treat obesity so they can lose weight and keep it off.