7 shattered obesity myths
These myths now-a-days have taken control of majority of peoples mind.
The myths were:
- Small sustained changes in energy intake or expenditure will produce large, long-term weight changes.
- Setting realistic goals in obesity treatment is important, because otherwise patients will become frustrated and lose less weight.
- Large, rapid weight loss is associated with poorer long-term weight outcomes than is slow, gradual weight loss.
- Assessing the stage of change of diet readiness is important in helping patients who seek weight-loss treatment.
- Physical-education classes in their current format play an important role in preventing or reducing childhood obesity.
- Breastfeeding is protective against obesity.
- A bout of sexual activity burns 100 to 300 calories for each person involved.
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