YoYo Weight Loss

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Yo-Yo Weight Loss

• Jenny Shinew
• Central Michigan University

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National Cancer Institute

• Natural killer cells are an essential part of
  immune system, killing viruses and leukemia cells
  
• Long-term immune function decreases in proportion
  to intentional weight loss
• Natural killer cell activity is measured in the
  women's blood.

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National Cancer Institute

• Low natural killer cell activity has been
  associated with increased cancer rates
• Women who maintain weight have 40 greater
  natural killer cell activity
• Women who lose and gain weight 5 times have 1/3
  less natural killer cells

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National Cancer Institute

• Avoid Fad Diets in order to stay healthy
• Weight loss is healthy, going up and down is not
• Stay on diet long term, not just when goal is met

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National Cancer Institute

• Slow weight loss is better than fast
• Exercise is one of best weight loss helpers
• Natural killer cells are needed to stay healthy

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National Cancer Institute

• The more natural killer cells the less likely to
  become sick
• Cancer risk reduces with healthy diets and high
  natural killer cells