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Baugh ME, Savla J et al. Open J Prev Med 2014; 4: 257–269

Irrespective of any holistic role that dental professionals may have in promoting health, when considering dental diseases, obesity 'might adversely affect periodontitis' (J Clin Periodontol 2013; 40 (Suppl. 14): S20–S23. 10.1111/jcpe.12091). Relapse after weight loss is common, with most people regaining 'all lost weight within 3-5 years'. In this study, participants were encouraged to maintain their reduced body weight, achieved during a preceding weight loss study. Although there was no calorie restriction, they were urged to carry out 10,000 or more steps each day and consume at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. It was reported, that any increase in weight during the first 3 months, was associated with increase in weight at 12 months. In contrast to other studies, the gender of the subject did not influence weight loss. This is despite it being shown that women, in contrast to men, have a 'compensatory increase in energy intake in response to physical activity' as well as other differences in health behaviours.