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BLACKSBURG — What are 20 percent of all Americans doing at any one time? They are trying to lose weight.

But the more important aspect of weight and good health is not to gain excess weight in the first place.

Researchers are finding that having to lose excess weight, and especially “gaining-losing-gaining again.” may be hazardous. New research has shown that a lifetime of losing and regaining weight, known as yo-yo dieting, may increase the risk of coronary heart disease and other severe health problems.

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