Study: Radical Diets Can Lead to Obesity
Adolescent girls who are depressed or try radical dieting like vomiting are more likely to become obese than those who eat high-fat foods or sometimes gorge themselves, a four-year study suggests.
Researchers said harsh weight-control methods – including skipping meals and using laxatives – can promote weight gain more than weight loss.
“A lot of these behaviors that adolescent girls are turning to are not effective in controlling obesity,” said Eric Stice, research professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin.
One expert not involved in the study said the results were not surprising.
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