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What percentage of weight loss is enough to reduce health risks and increase life expectancy in obese individuals?

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A 5-10% is enough to reduce health risks and increase life expectancy in obese individuals.

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A 5-10% is enough to reduce health risks and increase life expectancy in obese individuals.

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Obesity is a medical condition in which an individual has an excess weight or fat which has become risky to his/her health.

General guidelines suggest that a 5-10% in weight loss is enough to reduce health risks such as high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes, amongst others.

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