Moderate weight gain during adulthood is associated with a significantly increased risk of major chronic diseases—including diabetes and heart disease—as well as an increased risk of death, according to a new study involving more than 100,000 people. The study emphasizes the importance of preventing weight gain during adulthood, the researchers say. Partly funded by NHLBI, the findings appear in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
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