The hidden battle of weight loss: Why dieting alone isn’t enough
Among Americans and Europeans, overweight and obesity are endemic. Excess weight is also a primary or contributing cause and a significant risk factor for many chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, several cancers, liver and kidney diseases, respiratory and musculoskeletal disorders, and mental health problems.
That being said, one can read any amount of advice we can make time for, concerning dieting or exercise. But a harsh reality persists: Fat …