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Weight loss by diet reduces muscle strength

Diet-induced weight loss results in a significant reduction in knee extensor strength in overweight or obese adults, this systematic review of 27 included papers and meta-analysis finds. In the meta-analysis, knee-extensor strength fell by 7.5% compared with baseline levels (p < 0.001). An observed decrease in hand-grip strength was not statistically significant. Weight training or other physical exercise should accompany weight loss by diet.

 

Obesity Reviews (2016) 17, 647–663. doi: 10.1111/obr.12422

Tags evidence based practice obesity

Occupational Health at Work October/November 2016 (vol. 13/3) pp40