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The negative health effects of being overweight or obese have been well-documented, but that doesn't mean all efforts to lose weight are inherently beneficial to one's health. In fact, individuals who resort to drastic measures to rid themselves of excess or unwanted weight risk significant consequences as a result.

A growing number of research studies point to chronic inflammation in the body as a risk factor for several diseases, including heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, and for death. A recent study looked at the effects of weight-loss dieting and physical activity on inflammation. It found that eating to lose weight decreased inflammation.