Question

Explain why restricting calories is not beneficial for long-term weight loss and describe what happens to an individual with obesity who only follows a calorie-restriction diet (hint: think about the body's set point).

Answer 1

Explanation:

Severely restricting your calories can decrease your metabolism and cause you to lose muscle mass. This makes it more difficult to maintain your weight loss in the long term

Health effects

For overweight or obese individuals, calorie restriction may improve health through weight loss, although a gradual weight regain of 1–2 kg per year may occur.