Weight loss has been shown to improve mood and reduce risk-taking behavior in obese individuals, according to a recent study.
- Severely overweight individuals exhibit altered risk behavior, metabolism changes, and psychological changes.
- A study from the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbrücke investigated if massive weight loss improves metabolic and psychological states as well as decision-making.
- The study found that after a 10-week intensive diet, there was a significant reduction in BMI, improved glucose metabolism, mood, and decreased risk-taking behavior.
- Weight loss positively affects glucose metabolism and mood, influencing decision-making more than emotional factors.
- The findings suggest that interventions for weight management should address both metabolic and psychological factors to maintain a healthy body weight and prevent relapse into unhealthy behaviors.
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Obesity, Weight loss, Psychiatry & Mental Health