Weight loss reduces risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD)--need for effective weight loss strategies grows as prevalence of obesity increases.
D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000453:epidemiology; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D015431:Weight Loss