yo-yo dieting
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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A new qualitative study highlights the negative interpersonal and psychological consequences associated with "yo-yo dieting," also known as weight cycling.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 29, 2024
For example, a study published last month concluded that physical activity promotes health more effectively than weight loss — with the added benefit of reducing the health risks associated with yo-yo dieting.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 18, 2021
“The study even states after the device is removed, weight gain occurred. This sets the user up for weight regain and yo-yo dieting, which is associated with heart disease and premature death.”
From Slate ● Jul. 9, 2021
This is yo-yo dieting for the good of a species.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 9, 2018
She hoped she could save me from the pain of yo-yo dieting as an adult by teaching me how to maintain my ideal weight while I was still young.
From Salon ● Jan. 1, 2017
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