New Article Published as Ahead of Print: Rate of Weight Loss in Obesity: What the Clinical Evidence Really Shows

Is slower weight loss always better? In this opinion article, the author challenges this idea and examines the available evidence on the impact of the rate of weight loss on the safety and effectiveness of obesity treatment.

The verdict is that the available evidence does not consistently support the superiority of slow and gradual weight loss. Rather than defining an ideal rate of weight loss, the author highlights the importance of individualising treatment, ensuring an appropriate dietary composition, adequate protein intake, calcium and vitamin D supplementation, and resistance training.

Read the full article here.