title: [Fasting--wrong in obesity?].
abstract: Fasting has been advocated as an effective way to reduce body weight. However, few data support any long-term effect of this therapy. On the contrary, evidence is accumulating that the repeated weight loss and concomitant weight gain, typical of fasting in many individuals, will lead to a subsequently higher body weight. Each weight cycle seems to increase the risk of a higher waist/hip ratio, greater metabolic efficiency and a food preference towards fat. All these trends result in further problems associated with weight loss and a vicious circle is established.
authors.affiliation: Obesitasenheten, Medicinska kliniken, Karolinska sjukhuset, Stockholm.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rössner
mesh_terms: D001823:Body Composition; D015992:Body Mass Index; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D005215:Fasting; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D050356:Lipid Metabolism; D008297:Male; D009765:Obesity / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors
vernacular_title: Fasta--fel vid fetma?