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Fitness, weight, and long-term health
Several studies have now convincingly demonstrated that fitness within your
weight may play a more important role in long-term health than changing your
weight. Moderate regular exercise of 3 to 5 hours per week can produce significant
benefits, as demonstrated by studies conducted in the US and Scandinavia.
Also, losing 10% of your body weight after age 50 may double the risk of a
hip fracture. All weight loss is not free of risk unless necessary weight loss
is accomplished through behavioral and attitudinal change, it generally comes
right back.
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