In a trial of weight loss approaches, the rate at which people dropped excess pounds was not linked to their success in keeping the weight off, says research.
Researchers say the small study shows that current guidelines advising slow and steady weight loss should be revised, and the focus should be instead on improving methods for helping people maintain their weight over the long term.
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